Curriculum Associates AI Labs is the dedicated AI research and innovation hub of Curriculum Associates, focused on responsible voice and learning AI for K–8 education. Building on the proprietary SoapBox Speech Engine—speech recognition purpose-built for children’s voices—AI Labs powers reading practice and assessment experiences that listen as students read aloud, analyze performance, and deliver accurate, objective feedback. These capabilities are being thoughtfully integrated into i-Ready and other programs to give educators timely, privacy-conscious insights, reduce administrative burden, and make learning more engaging, while aligning to rigorous standards for fairness, transparency, and data security.