Education can open doors to new opportunities, and Amos Tarfa has dedicated his career to making sure more students have access to the tools they need to learn. As a math and science instructor and medical physicist, Amos works with students at all levels, helping them build a strong foundation in mathematics and science. Through The Learning Institute for Excellence, which powers the "Counting to Calculus" program, he provides structured resources that guide students from early math concepts to advanced subjects like physics and calculus.

Assessing awareness and use of open educational resources (OER) is an important quantitative metric for understanding its adoption and implementation. Bay View Analytics has been measuring higher education faculty OER awareness through its annual national surveys since the 2014-15 academic year. More details and information on OER awareness and use measurements are available in our reports.

In August 2024, OpenStax Kinetic made a strategic shift in its policy of incentivizing study participants by transitioning from financial rewards in the form of gift cards to digital badges. This decision reflects a deeper commitment to enhancing learners' experiences by providing a more personalized and meaningful recognition system.