ISKME is a global
nonprofit that
inspires and convenes
educators to embrace
the practice of
Open Education
Research and Development
Since its founding in 2002, ISKME has built an extensive body of research and frameworks. We serve the field by offering in-depth landscape and impact studies and program development around equitable and inclusive access to high-quality education for all. Learn more
Platforms, Tools and Training
Leveraging the world-class public digital library of Open Educational Resources, OER Commons, ISKME’s OER Services offer custom solutions to our partners to support OER initiatives. Learn more
Knowledge Sharing and Innovation
As the creator of Big Ideas Fest and the design-thinking approach, Action Collabs, ISKME facilitates transformative processes and events to deepen collaboration and problem-solving among educators globally. Learn more
OER Commons Public Digital Library
ISKME created OER Commons, a comprehensive, openly accessible digital library for educators at all levels to identify high-quality Open Educational Resources (OER) and collaborate around their use, evaluation, and improvement to address the needs of their classrooms. Learn more
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Why is There More Open Content for Math Than English?
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Supporting Student Learning through CCSS-aligned Formative Assessment
As districts and states begin to prioritize and structure their roll out of Common Core State Standards (CCSS), they are also looking at how to implement formative assessments to capture and understand specific CCSS-aligned shifts in learning. These shifts include,...
Cultivating Leadership Within the School to Support Common Core Implementation
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) provide a robust example of how critically important it is to have a dedicated team of leaders in a school working to implement change. The CCSS implementation will require substantial changes in planning and instruction...
Set Math Teachers Up to Succeed With Common Core
Many adults claim to be bad at math. I hope as math teachers incorporate Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics, more students will learn to appreciate – even love – math. Students who develop this drive will appreciate math as adults, and be...