Designed for more ways of learning
We target WCAG 2.1 Level AA in new and materially revised public and assessment experiences. Current supports include keyboard navigation, visible focus, responsive zoom, readable structure, reduced-motion handling, text-to-speech controls, large-text and contrast options, dyslexia-friendly typography, and language-support tools. This is a design target, not a third-party conformance certification.
To request an accommodation or report a barrier, email info@thescholarsascent.org with the page, device/browser, and task you were trying to complete.
Minimize first. Control every boundary.
- HTTPS encryption in transit and provider-managed encryption at rest.
- Scholar aliases in assessment displays and stored classroom work.
- No sale of student information and no targeted student advertising.
- Server-side secret handling, role checks, and tamper-evident audit records for sensitive workflows.
- Documented incident response, retention, deletion, and administrator-access procedures.
Report a suspected security issue privately to info@thescholarsascent.org. Do not include student records, passwords, PINs, or access tokens in email.
Current subprocessors and purposes
| Provider | Purpose | Relevant information |
|---|---|---|
| Google Cloud / Firebase | Hosting, authentication, databases, storage, and functions | Account and educational-service data needed for the enabled feature |
| Google AI services | AI-assisted content, draft scoring, and feedback | Minimized assessment prompts/responses identified in product displays by scholar alias |
| Clever | Optional Library identity and classroom provisioning | Clever ID, role, authorized sections, and limited roster fields; certification pending |
| Stripe | Payments | Billing and transaction information; card data goes directly to Stripe |
| Resend | Transactional email | Recipient address and message content for requested notifications |
| Google Analytics | Public-site usage analytics where enabled | Device and usage events; not used for student targeted advertising |
| Cloudflare | DNS and edge security | Network request metadata |
Material changes affecting school-authorized student information will be communicated through the applicable agreement or published policy update.
Agreements and data requests
Clever's Universal DSA is separate from a district DPA or TX-NDPA. Our current district agreement generator is an attorney-review draft and is not offered for signature until reviewed and approved. To request the current privacy packet, data-flow summary, retention schedule, or a DPA conversation, email info@thescholarsascent.org.
Verified deletion requests are initiated promptly and completed within 30 days unless the applicable school agreement or law requires a shorter period. Limited backups age out according to the documented backup schedule.
Get the right issue to the right place
Educator and pilot support
Email info@thescholarsascent.org. Include the school, affected role, approximate time, browser/device, and what appeared on screen. Never send a complete roster or authentication secret.
Privacy and deletion
Email the same address with subject “Privacy request.” We may need to verify the requester and coordinate with the school that controls the education record.
Clever launch issues
Before certification, Clever access is limited to approved sandbox/pilot testing. After launch, teachers should confirm that the intended sections were authorized and that the district has not blocked the Library application.