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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 anInformation Technology Accessibility Specialist at the University of Washington, to learn what his institution is doing to prepare. Drawing on decades of experience as… Continue Reading Insights from Hadi Rangin on Building a Culture of Accessibility in Higher Ed
Why VPATs Matter in Education: Building Accessible Learning Environments
In our previous blog post, we introduced the VPAT—a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template that outlines how digital tools and platforms align with accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and… Continue Reading Why VPATs Matter in Education: Building Accessible Learning Environments
What is a VPAT? A Quick Guide for Postsecondary Institutions
As digital accessibility continues to move to the forefront of education policy and legislation, it’s more important than ever for institutions to understand the tools and documentation that help ensure… Continue Reading What is a VPAT? A Quick Guide for Postsecondary Institutions
Adaptation in Action: Voices from the ROTEL Project
Over the past three years, the ROTEL (Remixing Open Textbooks through an Equity Lens) project has supported faculty across Massachusetts as they reimagined course materials to better serve their students.… Continue Reading Adaptation in Action: Voices from the ROTEL Project
Interactive Learning Materials: Why They Matter to Learners
Students today expect more than static, text-heavy materials. With shorter attention spans and a preference for engaging, dynamic content, traditional textbooks often fall short. To keep learners actively involved, educators… Continue Reading Interactive Learning Materials: Why They Matter to Learners
Open Education Week 2025 at Pressbooks
Open Education Week 2025 at Pressbooks Open Education Week is a global event organized by Open Education Global to highlight the power of open education, its benefits, and its impact… Continue Reading Open Education Week 2025 at Pressbooks
A Parent’s Take on College Textbook Costs
This year has been momentous for my family and me, as our twin boys graduated high school and started college. These are exciting milestones for any family. For me, having… Continue Reading A Parent’s Take on College Textbook Costs
A Year of Open Content: Reviewing the Pressbooks Books of the Month
Every month we highlight a public book from the Pressbooks community that is a great example of high quality, open content across a range of different subjects and use cases.… Continue Reading A Year of Open Content: Reviewing the Pressbooks Books of the Month
Transforming Education Through Collaborative Publishing: Four Groundbreaking Projects
In a recent webinar, experts from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand shared insights on four collaborative publishing projects that showcase how partnerships across disciplines, cultures and institutions can lead to… Continue Reading Transforming Education Through Collaborative Publishing: Four Groundbreaking Projects
A New Chapter Begins: Leading Pressbooks Forward
Hello, Pressbooks community! I’m thrilled to officially greet you as the new CEO of Pressbooks. As I step into this role, I want to share a bit about my journey,… Continue Reading A New Chapter Begins: Leading Pressbooks Forward