Digital text, changes in textbook adoptions, 1-to-1 computing, Common Core standards, the rise in digital learning objects and online curricula, the push for personalized learning--all of these and other factors are part of an ongoing drama in education today that puts the future of curriculum materials very much in play. But thanks to open educational resources (OER), districts do not have to sit on the sidelines as non-participants in the game. Schools all over the country are taking their curriculum in hand and using OER sources to create their own course materials. Open educational resources provide benefits beyond cost savings, including the ability to differentiate the learning experience. The author presents some essential elements of a successful OER implementation.