SPARC

@SPARC_NA

SPARC is a nonprofit advocacy organization that supports open systems for research and education. We are active on Mastodon, Bluesky, and LinkedIn.

Washington D.C.

sparcopen.org

Joined June 2009

SPARC
@SPARC_NA
Jan 24, 2025
Now that many state legislatures are back in session, it's time to tune into #OER-related bills. View current proposals & past policies enacted by state. If you are aware of a state policy that is not tracked on our list, contact [email protected].
OER State Policy Tracker - SPARC
From sparcopen.org
SPARC
@SPARC_NA
Jan 23, 2025
SPARC's @RaymCrow, winner of the 2025 APE Award for Innovation in Scholarly Communication (digital-science.com/news/ape-award…) was instrumental in the development the S20 #OpenAccess business model. Learn more here: subscribetoopencommunity.org
Leader in mission-driven open publishing wins APE Award for Innovation in Scholarly Communication
From digital-science.com
SPARC
@SPARC_NA
Jan 22, 2025
The U.S. Repository Network pilot recently made 730,000 additional items available to the public. “It's one important step we can take on the journey towards making more content freely & equitably available to everyone through repositories.” @hjoseph sparcopen.org/impact-story/u…
SPARC
@SPARC_NA
Jan 21, 2025
Reminder: We have a new full-time, virtual position opening as a community manager with our Open Education team. Help advance #OER, develop resources, promote programming & foster engagement. Apply by Jan. 29. Click below for details. sparcopen.org/position-openi…
SPARC
@SPARC_NA
Jan 17, 2025
The rising cost of higher education is about more than tuition. Expensive textbooks & materials can be a barrier to college. Download our policy playbook for recommendations for U.S. state legislators interested in tackling college affordability w/ #OER.
OER State Policy Playbook - SPARC
From sparcopen.org