OpenStax, Rice University’s initiative to make education more affordable and accessible to all learners, announced an expansion of its existing partnership with Kendall Hunt Publishing Co. Building on Kendall Hunt’s role as OpenStax’s official print partner, this collaboration expands the relationship to include the Kendall Hunt K-12 division as a curriculum partner, adapting OpenStax’s openly licensed social studies textbooks for enhanced impact in high school classrooms.
The social studies collection, which represents a selection of existing OpenStax titles, includes “American Government 4e,” “Psychology 2e,” “U.S. History, Principles of Economics 3e,” “Macroeconomics 3e,” “Microeconomics 3e,” “World History Volume 1: to 1500,” “World History Volume 2: from 1400” and “Writing Guide with Handbook.” The adapted materials will include comprehensive student and teacher resources designed to support classroom instruction and enhance student engagement. These classroom-ready materials will provide educators with practical instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners with the potential for future professional development opportunities to further support effective implementation.
“This partnership builds on clear and growing demand from K-12 educators for high-quality social studies content that is both rigorous and adaptable,” said Jennifer Gigliotti, director of K-12 for OpenStax. “By working with Kendall Hunt K-12, we’re extending the reach of OpenStax content while ensuring it is supported with instructional tools and strategies teachers can implement immediately and effectively.”
More than 10,000 K-12 schools across the United States currently use OpenStax resources, serving nearly 1.7 million students. The partnership reflects the OpenStax K-12 division’s goal to support teaching and learning by providing high-quality instructional materials for educators and students.
“Teachers deserve resources that respect their time and elevate their impact,” says Charley Cook, vice president of Kendall Hunt K-12. “Through our work with OpenStax, we’re transforming social studies instruction into a dynamic, classroom-ready experience complete with purposeful support and meaningful student materials. Together, we’re empowering educators to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding and help every student succeed.”
Kendall Hunt K-12 specializes in developing unique, customized curricula for schools and districts nationwide. By combining Kendall Hunt’s expertise in curriculum development with OpenStax’s openly licensed content, this partnership expands access to high-quality social studies materials that foster student engagement and achievement.