Washington's Gateway to Open Ed

A statewide hub dedicated to promoting Open Educational Resources and open pedagogy, supporting affordable, accessible, and innovative education for all learners in Washington.

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OER & Low-Cost Labels Recognized

Washington's OER & Low-Cost Labeling Policies have been awarded a 2023 Open Education Award for Excellence by Open Education Global. A special note of appreciation goes to the state's student leadership group, WACTCSA. Their leadership in conducting the 2018 survey, which garnered 10,050 responses from our students, has been instrumental in both establishing the policy and passing it into law.

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Why We Choose OER

OER bring real impact. Here are three reasons Washington is all in.

Available anytime, anywhere

OER are available anytime, anywhere, in formats that support different learning styles—bringing education within reach for more learners.

Cost-free for everyone

OER remove financial barriers, giving every student access to the materials they need—without subscriptions, fees, or hidden costs.

Built for customization

OER invite collaboration and creativity. Educators can tailor content to fit their course, their students, and their teaching style.

New to OER? Start Here.

Ready to jump in and learn what OER are and how to use them? Open Washington offers introductory training materials that guide you step by step. You'll learn how to find the right resources and confidently integrate them into your course materials.

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Beyond the Basics: OER in Action

OER Stories

Our Washington community and technical college faculty share their personal journeys in using OER.

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OER & Low-Cost Labeling

Explore existing OER policies and discover how you can benefit from them.

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