Digital Tool - Newsela

Resources:

Log-in: Newsela

Resource: Newsela Help Guides

Resource: Minnesota Newsela site

Educational Data Shared with Vendor:

Newsela's privacy policy outlines data that is required for the program by the classroom teacher.  The privacy policy of Newsela lists additional elements that may be collected and discusses how they adhere to COPPA, Ferpa, and other student data privacy laws.

Some Known Data Elements:

	Student Name: Directory Information
	Student Application Username and Password
	Student Application Email
	Student Class Affiliation
	Student Generated Content
	Cookie Data

Status Notes:
This program can be accessed through the Newsela website or through a Microsoft, Google, or Clever single sign-on.  The data for Near may be rostered from student records to the program by an application called Clever.

The youngest grade in use: Grade 4-12.
This program may be in use by students under the age of 13.