August 2025 – Washington, D.C.
The News Literacy Project (NLP) has announced a new integration that allows school districts to access its acclaimed Checkology® virtual classroom through Clever, a widely used secure login and rostering platform. This development streamlines access to the news literacy platform for educators and students across the country.
What This Means for Schools
Checkology helps students become smarter consumers of news and information. It teaches them how to evaluate sources, recognize bias, understand misinformation, and think critically about what they see and read online.
With this new Clever integration, districts benefit from:
- Simple Single Sign-On (SSO): Students and teachers can log in with their existing Clever credentials or badges, making access fast and frustration-free.
- Automatic Class Rostering: Class information is pulled directly from school systems, removing the need for manual setup.
- Strong Data Privacy: Clever encrypts all synced data and meets strict privacy standards like FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR.
A Step Toward Easier, Safer Access
More than 110,000 schools already use Clever to connect with learning tools. By becoming part of the Clever ecosystem, Checkology becomes even more accessible—particularly for public school districts aiming to teach digital citizenship and media literacy effectively.
NLP President and CEO Charles Salter stated that the integration removes major barriers for teachers while upholding student privacy. Dr. Viva Braynen of Clever echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that this partnership brings a high-quality learning resource to classrooms in a secure and user-friendly way.
How to Get Started
District administrators can begin using Checkology with Clever by:
- Searching for “Checkology” in the Clever App Library.
- Requesting a connection to the app.
- Using the step-by-step setup guide provided by NLP.
The platform remains free for educators and schools.
About Checkology®
Developed by the News Literacy Project, Checkology is an interactive online platform that helps middle and high school students develop essential media literacy skills. The platform includes videos, quizzes, and real-world news examples. It has earned multiple awards, including a Webby People’s Voice Award and recognition from HundrED for digital wellbeing.
About Clever
Clever is a secure platform that simplifies digital learning by offering single sign-on access, automated rostering, and compliance with leading data privacy laws. Clever serves millions of students and educators across the U.S.
In Summary
The integration of Checkology into the Clever platform makes it easier than ever for schools to bring high-quality news literacy education into the classroom. With secure access, automatic rostering, and no cost to districts, this partnership represents a significant step forward in preparing students to navigate today’s complex media environment.
