About AI Labs

Responsible Artificial Intelligence Puts Humans First

For more than 50 years, Curriculum Associates’ mission has been to make classrooms better places for teachers and students. AI Labs advances this mission with responsibly designed AI tools that help educators focus on what matters most—creating meaningful learning experiences. 

Our work combines:

• Award-winning content and tools that we ground in research and develop in partnership with leading academic authors and advisors  
• A world-class AI innovation team that builds tools that make it easier for educators to focus on driving student growth  
• A proven record of innovation—We continuously refine our solution based on educator and student feedback.
• The SoapBox Speech Engine—the leading voice AI for children—certified by Digital Promise* to serve all students fairly and securely

As we innovate for the future of learning, we are creating ethical, transparent, and industry-leading AI tools that will support educators and help every student thrive. 

*Digital Promise® is a trademark of Digital Promise Global, registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.

AI Labs’ Mission Is Grounded in Responsibility

Learning to read opens doors that last a lifetime. At AI Labs, we design voice AI specifically for children’s voices to support every stage of the literacy journey responsibly and effectively. 

Our SoapBox Speech Engine is founded on:

• A decade of training on natural, varied speech data from children across the US and around the world  
• The ability to understand young, developing speech patterns from ages 2 and higher
• Independent certification for privacy, fairness, and transparent design 

Voice AI listens as students read out loud, analyzes their performance, and provides accurate feedback for each child. Reading practice and assessment become seamless, continuous, and insightful, providing teachers with timely, objective data to guide instruction.