District Seeks Newsela Professional Learning Approval

The State College Area School District is seeking Board approval to purchase an in-person professional learning session from Newsela Inc. for middle school teachers. The session costs up to $4,200 and is scheduled for September 4, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with services including PLC visits, teacher drop-in sessions, and a joint ELA/Social Studies meeting.

Document date · October 4, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $4,200.00

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

September 4, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Renewal date

2027-06-30

Renewal

Following the subscription end date, the agreement automatically renews for successive periods equal in length to the greater of the term or 12 months. Renewal pricing will be Newsela's prevailing rates for the licensed products and services.

Document type

Contract

Source document

State College Area School District Contract Newsela Professional Learning 2026-10-05

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by State College Area SD?

Newsela Inc was awarded this professional services contract by State College Area SD, as recorded on October 4, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $4,200.00.

How much is the Newsela Inc contract with State College Area SD worth?

The Newsela Inc contract with State College Area SD is valued at Not to exceed $4,200.00, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a contract record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in State College Area School District Contract Newsela Professional Learning 2026-10-05 (Contract), dated October 4, 2026 from State College Area SD. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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