The joint initiative combines Young Post Club's trusted educational content with MetaMetrics' research-backed measurement science to support student reading growth

DURHAM, N.C. and HONG KONG, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaMetrics®, developer of the globally recognized Lexile® Framework for Reading, today announced a strategic partnership to bring Lexile reading measurement to the news-powered youth learning platform of the South China Morning Post, Young Post Club (YPC).

This partnership enables Young Post Club's community of over 1 million global student readers to discover their precise reading ability through scientific measurement. The Lexile Framework is a universal scale that evaluates both reading ability and text complexity, providing a standard metric to support personalized reading and monitor academic growth.

The initiative advances YPC's core mission of making global news accessible while systematically building English literacy and critical thinking skills.

"The South China Morning Post has built a trusted relationship with generations of readers across Asia, and this collaboration creates an exciting opportunity to connect that rich content and educational expertise with meaningful, research-backed measurement," said Chris Minnich, CEO of MetaMetrics.

The computer-adaptive assessment adjusts question difficulty based on student responses, efficiently evaluating readers across a broad range of proficiencies. Under this framework, MetaMetrics provides the measurement science, adaptive specifications and scoring algorithms, while YPC develops and manages the student-facing experience within its digital ecosystem.

"For over seven decades, we have been dedicated to empowering young minds through high-quality youth journalism," said Ang Jin, Chief Growth Officer of the South China Morning Post. "By integrating MetaMetrics' industry-leading Lexile technology into Young Post Club, we are taking a significant step forward in our educational offerings. This ensures our readers have the tools they need to consume critical global perspectives at a level that actively enhances their English literacy skills."

About MetaMetrics 
MetaMetrics is the developer of the Lexile® Framework for Reading and the Quantile® Framework for Mathematics, the global standard for measuring student reading and math ability. For more than 40 years, MetaMetrics has partnered with educators, assessment providers and governments to deliver scientifically rigorous measures that improve instruction and support meaningful growth.
Learn more at www.metametrics.com.

About Young Post Club 
As the news-powered youth learning platform of the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Young Post Club is a vibrant digital ecosystem designed for students ages 6 to 18. Leveraging SCMP's 75-year legacy of excellence in youth-focused journalism, Young Post Club transforms award-winning news into interactive reading resources. Guided by a mission to unlock the full potential of every learner, the platform empowers the next generation with the essential tools, insights, and growth opportunities needed for lifelong success. Trusted by over 70% of schools in Hong Kong and accessed by a community of over 1 million students worldwide, Young Post Club systematically builds English literacy, global awareness, and critical thinking skills.
Learn more at www.youngpostclub.com.