--- title: Open Up Resources Blog | Open Up Resources (12) description: (12) --- [![Open-Up Resources Logo](https://news.openupresources.org/hubfs/Openupresources_November2018%20/Images/logo.svg)](https://openupresources.org/) - [Math Curriculum](https://openupresources.org/math-curriculum/) - [ELA Curriculum](https://openupresources.org/ela-curriculum/) - [Overview](https://openupresources.org/ela-curriculum/) - [EL Education K–5](https://openupresources.org/el-education-k-5-language-arts/) - [Bookworms K–5](https://openupresources.org/bookworms-k-5-reading-writing-curriculum/) - [About Us](https://openupresources.org/about-us/) - [News](https://openupresources.org/news/) - [Contact Us](https://openupresources.org/contact-us/) # Open Up Resources Blog ## Open Up Resources [![cecil-county-bookworms-reading-writing](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-06-12%20at%2010.37.59%20AM.png?width=680&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-06-12%20at%2010.37.59%20AM.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/cecil-county-bookworms-k-5-reading-writing) June 12, 2020 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum), [OER](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/oer) ## [Cecil Co. Had the Highest Literacy Growth in Maryland using Bookworms K-5 Reading & Writing](https://news.openupresources.org/cecil-county-bookworms-k-5-reading-writing) [![cecil-county-bookworms-reading-writing](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-06-12%20at%2010.37.59%20AM.png?width=680&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-06-12%20at%2010.37.59%20AM.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/cecil-county-bookworms-k-5-reading-writing) **We saved around $1M per year** by using [Bookworms \[K-5 Reading & Writing\]](https://openupresources.org/bookworms-k-5-reading-writing-curriculum/) instead of Journeys or Wonders, the other programs we considered..... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/cecil-county-bookworms-k-5-reading-writing) [![amanda-jansen-hive-2020-speaker](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2016@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/amanda-jansen-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) May 29, 2020 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [OER](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/oer), [HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/hive-2020), [distance learning](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/distance-learning) ## [Dr. Amanda Jansen to Speak at HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/amanda-jansen-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) [![amanda-jansen-hive-2020-speaker](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2016@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/amanda-jansen-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) Dr. Amanda Jansen is a professor of mathematics education in the School of Education at the University of Delaware. Earlier in her career,.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/amanda-jansen-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) [![sara-van-der-werf-hive-2020](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2017@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2017@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/sara-van-der-werf-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) May 26, 2020 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [OER](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/oer), [HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/hive-2020), [distance learning](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/distance-learning) ## [Sara Van Der Werf to Speak at HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/sara-van-der-werf-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) [![sara-van-der-werf-hive-2020](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2017@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2017@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/sara-van-der-werf-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) Sara Van Der Werf is a nationally board-certified teacher who taught secondary mathematics for Minneapolis Public Schools for 27 years with.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/sara-van-der-werf-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) [![hive-2020-flex-sessions](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2015@4x-100-1.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2015@4x-100-1.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/hive-2020-flex-sessions) May 18, 2020 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum), [HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/hive-2020) ## [Introducing Flex Sessions: Making HIVE 2020 Your Own](https://news.openupresources.org/hive-2020-flex-sessions) [![hive-2020-flex-sessions](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2015@4x-100-1.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2015@4x-100-1.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/hive-2020-flex-sessions) Included with your [HIVE 2020](https://openupresources-4961925.hs-sites.com/hive-conference-2020-virtual) registration is a chance to choose your own adventure with 1-hour flex sessions over two additional.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/hive-2020-flex-sessions) [![rashad-slade-hive-2020](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2015@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2015@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/rashad-slade-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) May 12, 2020 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [OER](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/oer), [HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/hive-2020), [distance learning](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/distance-learning) ## [Rashad Slade to Speak at HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/rashad-slade-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) [![rashad-slade-hive-2020](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2015@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2015@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/rashad-slade-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) Rashad Slade is the Executive Director of Student Assignment for Guilford County Schools (GCS) in North Carolina. GCS is the third-largest.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/rashad-slade-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) [![](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%205@4x-100-2.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%205@4x-100-2.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/what-do-teachers-really-want-teacher-appreciation) May 06, 2020 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum), [Teacher Voice](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/teacher-voice), [Community](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/community) ## [What Do Teachers Really Want During Teacher Appreciation Week?](https://news.openupresources.org/what-do-teachers-really-want-teacher-appreciation) [![](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%205@4x-100-2.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%205@4x-100-2.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/what-do-teachers-really-want-teacher-appreciation) These are certainly unique times. More than ever, we're recognizing the seeming super powers of teachers across the country. As we.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/what-do-teachers-really-want-teacher-appreciation) [![principal-kafele-HIVE-2020-speaker](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2014@4x-100-2.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2014@4x-100-2.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/principal-kafele-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) April 30, 2020 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [OER](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/oer), [HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/hive-2020) ## [Principal Kafele to Speak at HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/principal-kafele-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) [![principal-kafele-HIVE-2020-speaker](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2014@4x-100-2.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2014@4x-100-2.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/principal-kafele-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) With nearly 30 years experience as an education leader, [Principal Kafele](https://principalkafele.com/) is a highly-regarded and sought-after K-12 master teacher and.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/principal-kafele-to-speak-at-hive-2020-0) [![no-nonsense-distance-learning-guide](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DLG1200x627.jpg?width=680&name=DLG1200x627.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/no-nonsense-guide-to-distance-learning) April 23, 2020 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Digital](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/digital), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum), [Community](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/community), [OER](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/oer) ## [The No-Nonsense Guide to Distance Learning](https://news.openupresources.org/no-nonsense-guide-to-distance-learning) [![no-nonsense-distance-learning-guide](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DLG1200x627.jpg?width=680&name=DLG1200x627.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/no-nonsense-guide-to-distance-learning) *To support educators now through August 1, Open Up Resources + Kiddom are offering Open Up Resources 6-8 Math curriculum on Kiddom for....* [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/no-nonsense-guide-to-distance-learning) [![jessica-sliwerski-2020-social-impact-award-winner](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%206@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%206@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/jessica-sliwerski-2020-social-impact-award) April 20, 2020 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news) ## [Jessica Sliwerski Named a 2020 Harvard Business School Social Impact Award Winner](https://news.openupresources.org/jessica-sliwerski-2020-social-impact-award) [![jessica-sliwerski-2020-social-impact-award-winner](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%206@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%206@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/jessica-sliwerski-2020-social-impact-award) Jessica Sliwerski, CEO of Open Up Resources, has been named a recipient of the [2020 Social Impact Award](https://hbscp.org/vote-for-the-2020-social-impact-awards/) from the Harvard Business School.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/jessica-sliwerski-2020-social-impact-award) [![natalie-wexler-hive-2020-speaker](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2028@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2028@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/natalie-wexler-to-speak-at-hive-2020) April 17, 2020 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum), [OER](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/oer), [HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/hive-2020) ## [Natalie Wexler to Speak at HIVE 2020](https://news.openupresources.org/natalie-wexler-to-speak-at-hive-2020) [![natalie-wexler-hive-2020-speaker](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2028@4x-100.jpg?width=680&name=Asset%2028@4x-100.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/natalie-wexler-to-speak-at-hive-2020) Natalie Wexler, one of the most prominent education journalists and authors of the day, has been confirmed as a speaker for HIVE 2020. 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