"Open educational resources give students more flexibility in learning, and research shows most students perform as well or better using open educational resource course materials compared with students using traditional textbooks."
Research has demonstrated that "community college students were not taking classes, completing courses, or securing degrees and certificates because they did not have the money needed for textbooks and materials required for specific courses. This is especially challenging for low-income students and students who are working to support their family."
Community college students spend approximately $700 per year on textbooks. Therefore, an effectively implemented ZTC program can save a student up to $700 on textbooks every year if there are sufficient ZTC degree courses available for students to enroll in and complete. Additionally, to fully realize the saving, these courses need to truly be zero textbook cost for the student.
OER and ZTC Degree Program (New grant funding!)
"The $115 million Governor Newsom dedicated to ZTC degree programs has the potential to transform the system’s course material landscape. With this funding, California stands to cement itself as a bold, national leader in textbook affordability. Such leadership comes with the responsibility to ensure that these funds are used with long-term impact top of mind, and with an
understanding that how this investment is shepherded will be closely studied and will impact countless state and federal textbook affordability initiatives in the coming years." - Letter excerpt sent to the Board of Governors by the Michelson 20MM Foundation
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