Lexia Solutions Earn iKeepSafe Data Privacy Certifications
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safeguarding student data is a top priority for K-12 districts and schools. To support educators in meeting complex data privacy regulations, Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, today announced that three of its digital curriculum solutions – Lexia Core5 Reading, Lexia PowerUp Literacy, and Lexia English Language Development – have earned iKeepSafe Data Privacy Certifications.
Lexia Core5 Reading, Lexia PowerUp Literacy, and Lexia English Language Development have earned the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) certification and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) certification from iKeepSafe. iKeepSafe is a nonprofit that provides third-party assessment and certifies digital products as compliant with state and federal requirements for handling protected personal information.
The iKeepSafe FERPA Certification demonstrates compliance with the federal mandates as well as iKeepSafe's rigorous guidelines. The iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor Certification program ensures that practices surrounding the collection, use, maintenance, and disclosure of personal information from children under the age of 13 are consistent with the principles and requirements of COPPA.
'Lexia is dedicated to adhering to data privacy standards, and we are proud that our solutions are now iKeepSafe certified,' said Lexia President Nick Gaehde. 'This independent verification not only makes it easier for districts and schools to find trusted solutions for their classrooms, but it allows them to show families that the programs students use are safe and secure.'
Lexia Core5 Reading, Lexia PowerUp Literacy, and Lexia English Language Development help all students read, write, and speak with confidence. Each product is backed by a diverse and comprehensive body of evidence.
About Lexia
Lexia®, a Cambium Learning® Group brand, is transforming literacy education, driving change in 1 of every 3 school districts across the United States. For more than 40 years, Lexia has been a thought leader in literacy education, delivering award-winning, research-based solutions grounded in the science of reading. With a full spectrum of offerings, including professional learning, curriculum, and embedded assessment tools, Lexia provides educators with Structured Literacy solutions that are proven effective and designed to drive meaningful literacy outcomes. By empowering educators with unparalleled ease of use and the knowledge and tools they need, Lexia helps more students unlock their potential to read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit lexialearning.com.
About Cambium Learning Group
Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now.
To learn more, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment®, Lexia®, Learning A-Z®, ExploreLearning®, and Time4Learning®.
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