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Insights from Hadi Rangin on Building a Culture of Accessibility in Higher Ed
With new federal accessibility requirements taking effect in April 2026, colleges and universities across the U.S. are under pressure to ensure their digital environments are inclusive, compliant, and future-ready. We spoke with Hadi Rangin, a long-time leader in digital accessibility and the Director of Accessibility Services at the University of Washington to learn what his institution is doing to prepare. Drawing on decades of experience… Continue Reading Insights from Hadi Rangin on Building a Culture of Accessibility in Higher Ed
Things You Never Thought to Build in Pressbooks
When most people think about publishing in Pressbooks, they think of open textbooks. And for good reason. Thousands of beautifully designed, accessible, and adaptable open educational resources have been created… Continue Reading Things You Never Thought to Build in Pressbooks
Supporting Role-Play-Based Learning in Pressbooks
When students step into roles (doctors diagnosing patients, employees negotiating a pay raise) they gain more than just knowledge. They practice decision-making, confidence-building, and communication in ways that traditional lectures… Continue Reading Supporting Role-Play-Based Learning in Pressbooks
Why Your Institution Needs a Digital Publishing Hub
Colleges and universities are under pressure to provide more affordable, engaging, and accessible content for teaching and learning. The knowledge landscape is changing rapidly, and learning materials need to keep… Continue Reading Why Your Institution Needs a Digital Publishing Hub
Announcing Our Updated VPAT: Pressbooks’ Commitment to Accessible Publishing
At Pressbooks, accessibility has long been central to how we design and build our publishing platform. Our platform has been designed to support the creation of content that is born… Continue Reading Announcing Our Updated VPAT: Pressbooks’ Commitment to Accessible Publishing
Managing Large Enrollment with Individualized, Interactive Learning Experiences
This is part four of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical… Continue Reading Managing Large Enrollment with Individualized, Interactive Learning Experiences
Empowering Faculty to Create Interactive Learning Materials without Publisher Dependency
This is part three of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical… Continue Reading Empowering Faculty to Create Interactive Learning Materials without Publisher Dependency
Enhancing Language Acquisition through Interactive, Scaffolded Practice
This is part two of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical… Continue Reading Enhancing Language Acquisition through Interactive, Scaffolded Practice
Reducing Course Withdrawals with Flexible, Affordable Learning Materials
This is part one of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical… Continue Reading Reducing Course Withdrawals with Flexible, Affordable Learning Materials
Enhancing Student Learning with Pressbooks Results
If you’re teaching in today’s postsecondary classrooms—whether online, hybrid, or in person—you’ve likely wrestled with a familiar set of challenges: How do you keep students actively engaged with your learning… Continue Reading Enhancing Student Learning with Pressbooks Results