{"id":42099,"date":"2025-12-19T08:18:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T01:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=42099"},"modified":"2025-12-19T08:18:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T01:18:00","slug":"metametrics-partners-with-blue-heron-global-to-expand-access-to-lexile-measures-across-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=42099","title":{"rendered":"MetaMetrics Partners with Blue Heron Global to Expand Access to Lexile Measures Across China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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New agreements will bring Lexile reading measures to hundreds of thousands of Chinese students learning English<\/p>\n

DURHAM, N.C.<\/span> and SHANGHAI<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 19, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0MetaMetrics<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, the developer of the Lexile<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> Framework for Reading<\/a>, and Blue Heron Global<\/a>, a leading provider of corporate business development services for EdTech and publishing organizations, today announced a strategic partnership to expand access to Lexile reading measures to learners in China<\/span>. Through this agreement, Blue Heron will serve as an authorized reseller of Lexile\u00ae measures in the country, enabling large-scale adoption of Lexile assessment and literacy solutions.<\/p>\n

As part of this partnership, Blue Heron has secured contracts with several influential education organizations, including Sunshine Learning Centers, Aliu Tutoring<\/span>, Jian Jin Education, and Chinese National Publications Import & Export Group (CNPIEC) NPIEC, a governmental publishing authority, to deliver Lexile measures to more than 200,000 students learning English. These agreements represent one of the most significant expansions to date of the Lexile Framework within the Chinese market.<\/p>\n

“We are thrilled to expand our reach in China<\/span> through our partnership with Blue Heron Global,”<\/i>\u00a0said Chris Minnich<\/span>, Chief Executive Officer of MetaMetrics. “The Lexile Framework has long supported learners around the world, and this collaboration deepens our commitment to ensuring that every student has access to accurate, meaningful measures of reading growth. Together with Blue Heron and their partners, we are excited to help Chinese students connect their English reading skills to future academic and career opportunities.”<\/i><\/p>\n

To support this market launch, Andy Shafran<\/span>, Founder and CEO of Blue Heron Global Consulting, will speak at multiple high-profile education conferences in China<\/span> in December, where he will highlight the impact of Lexile reading measures and introduce the Heron Literacy solution designed specifically for the local market. Blue Heron Global is an official sponsor of both conferences, which will include speaking sessions, promotional exhibition space, and on-site activation booths to showcase the power of the Lexile Framework for Reading.<\/p>\n

Key December Events Featuring Blue Heron and Lexile Solutions:<\/b><\/p>\n