Meredith Bouvier

I analyze educational technology systems, privacy frameworks, and digital infrastructure to ensure edtech serves students safely and effectively.

With a PhD in Adult Education & Lifelong Learning and mathematics training (BA/MA from Duke/Columbia), I bring 13 years of experience analyzing education systems at scale—with specialized expertise in educational technology adoption, data systems infrastructure, and privacy compliance. I've worked with the World Bank, UNESCO, OECD, and Global Partnership for Education to assess digital learning platforms, analyze educational data systems, and track edtech integration patterns across global education systems.

My approach combines technical analysis with policy expertise. I conduct systematic evaluations of educational technology systems—from privacy policy analysis to digital infrastructure assessment—identifying implementation gaps and compliance risks. I work across stakeholders (Ministries of Education, tech companies, schools) to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable compliance frameworks.
I combine analytical rigor with deep understanding of educational contexts to deliver evidence-based guidance for edtech policy and compliance decisions.

I am currently founding Net Positive Tech (NPT)—a certification company ensuring technology meets privacy and ethical standards, starting with K-12 educational technology.

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Educational Technology Policy & Compliance Specialist, PhD

I generate evidence that informs educational technology policy, compliance frameworks, and implementation decisions. My work combines systematic analysis of tech systems with regulatory expertise to answer: Is this edtech safe for students to use? What privacy risks exist? Where are compliance gaps? I build compliance frameworks, identify patterns across complex datasets, and translate findings into actionable guidance for edtech companies, schools, and policymakers.

Recent examples:
EdTech Privacy Policy Analysis (2025-present): Leading systematic analysis of 100+ educational technology privacy policies to develop evidence-based compliance framework for Net Positive Tech (NPT) certification. Using qualitative analysis methods to identify common compliance gaps, regulatory risks, and best practices across K-12 edtech vendors.

Educational Data Systems Infrastructure Research (2021-2025, World Bank): Authored working paper analyzing Teacher Management Information Systems (TMIS) and Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) across Sub-Saharan Africa. Examined digital transformation challenges, cloud-based platform implementation, system integration issues, and technology adoption barriers. Analyzed case studies including geospatial analysis systems, mobile payment platforms, and livestreaming instruction programs. (Publication forthcoming 2025)

Distance Learning & Digital Infrastructure Study (2021-2023, Penn State): Co-investigator analyzing distance learning adoption across 235 rural school districts. Conducted NVivo qualitative analysis of planning documents examining: digital infrastructure, learning platform adoption (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology), device distribution (1:1 initiatives), Student Information Systems, and internet access barriers. Published in Rural Policy: The Research Bulletin of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania (2023).

Global EdTech Integration Analysis (2021-2025, Global Partnership for Education): Conducted large-scale NVivo analysis of hundreds of grant and program documents tracking educational technology integration patterns across GPE partner countries—including computer/laptop distribution, internet connectivity initiatives, educational applications, and digital learning programs.

Research Expertise & Technical Skills

EdTech Systems Analysis: Privacy policy evaluation, TMIS/EMIS infrastructure assessment, learning management systems, digital platform implementation, technology adoption barriers, regulatory compliance frameworks
Programming & Tools: Python (pandas, matplotlib), NVivo, STATA, Jupyter Notebooks, Git/GitHub
Research Methods: Systematic qualitative analysis, mixed-methods research design, policy document analysis, regulatory compliance assessment, case study methodology, literature synthesis, secondary data analysis
Data Analysis: Working with administrative datasets, data quality assessment, cross-national education data analysis, data visualization, reproducible research practices