SoapBox Labs

We’re excited to share that SoapBox Labs has earned its second Digital Promise certification for responsible AI design and development! 🎉 Since our founding in 2013, we’ve been intentional about building voice AI that’s private, practical and effective for teachers and their students. As our CTO Amelia Kelly says - If AI doesn’t work equally for every student, it doesn’t work. This certification recognizes our commitment to ensuring our voice AI serves all students with transparency, fairness, and security. Learn more about our Responsibly Designed AI certification https://lnkd.in/gmvJVjSq #DigitalPromise #VoiceAI #ResponsibleAI

YOU can help shape the SXSW EDU 2026 agenda! Vote for our session, “Voice AI & Assessments: Science, Ethics & Potential,” where we’ll dive into:  ✅ How Voice AI differs from other tools like LLMs  ✅ What educators need to know about equity, privacy, and ethical risks  ✅ Practical ways to use Voice AI to support—not replace—student learning We’ll bring science, nuance, and real-world perspective to one of the most talked-about innovations in K–12 edtech. Cast your vote today: https://lnkd.in/ezyiARaf Kristen Huff Amelia Kelly Curriculum Associates  Owen Henkel EdTechnical Podcast Pati Ruiz Digital Promise #SXSWEDU2026 #PanelPicker #VoiceAI #ResponsibleAI #AssessmentInnovation #EdTech

Voice AI is making its way into classrooms, but are we ready? Support our SXSW EDU 2026 session, “Voice AI & Assessments: Science, Ethics & Potential,” for a candid discussion on what’s promising, what’s problematic, and what’s next for this fast-evolving technology. 🗳️ Bring this timely conversation to #SXSWEDU by casting your vote: https://bit.ly/4ov9wuD Kristen Huff Amelia Kelly Owen Henkel EdTechnical Podcast Pati Ruiz Digital Promise SoapBox Labs #VoiceAI #ResponsibleAI #AIinEducation #EdTech

The 2025 State of Student Learning report is out now‼️ Nationally, academic recovery has plateaued, but this is not a universal experience across students and schools. Thoughtful, data-driven approaches reveal considerable variation in trends, highlighting the complex path to recovery for all students. Swipe through to see the key findings. 📄 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/45pMI6T #StateOfStudentLearning #EdResearch #AcademicRecovery #EdTech

“Responsible AI” is more than a buzzword—it’s a daily practice. This school year, as schools increasingly rely on AI, tools must be visible in their operation, grounded in research, and responsive to educator feedback. Amelia Kelly explores how SoapBox Labs– among the first earners of our Responsibly Designed AI product certification—conceives of AI that truly serves students, teachers, and the future of learning. https://lnkd.in/eSNZ4B6U  #EdTech #AIEducation #ProductCertification

We’re excited to share that Curriculum Associates has acquired Stile Education! This strategic acquisition brings Stile’s innovative, NGSS-aligned science curriculum into our strong ELA and math portfolio, expanding access to high-quality and engaging learning experiences for all students. Together, we’re empowering educators and inspiring lifelong curiosity in classrooms across the U.S. and beyond. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lui7eX #EdTech #ScienceEducation #EdTechNews

I’m excited to share that Curriculum Associates has acquired Stile Education, a leading provider of interactive middle school science curriculum. Our partnership brings Stile’s evidence-backed, NGSS-aligned science curriculum and its interactive digital platform into our award-winning literacy and math portfolio. Stile shares our commitment to putting educators and students at the heart of everything we do, and our belief that every student deserves high-quality, engaging learning experiences. Having majored in chemical engineering, expanding into science and helping students understand the world around them is deeply personal to me, and a proud milestone for all of us at CA. Welcome, Danny Pikler, Byron Scaf, and the Stile team! Together, we’re building for the future, where every student has the literacy, math, and science skills they need to succeed. https://lnkd.in/eHnUWBSb #EdTech #ScienceEducation

We’re proud to share that Evidence for ESSA has reviewed the pooled results from our recent i-Ready Classroom Mathematics study and awarded the program an ESSA Tier 2 rating. This independent, third-party recognition is a strong proof point of i-Ready Classroom Mathematics’ impact and a testament to our commitment to research-driven, effective instruction. #iReadyClassroomMathematics #EvidenceForESSA #EdTech

This week, we hosted our Extraordinary Educators Summit at our HQ in Billerica! I was honored to connect and celebrate with some of the most inspiring educators and leaders from across the country. Our EE and EELC programs celebrate and connect best-in-class educators and support principals and vice principals in developing and growing their leadership skills. This week, these two groups came together in person to learn, network, and continue to expand their impact. On behalf of everyone at Curriculum Associates, thank you to the Extraordinary Educators and Leadership Collaborative Class of 2025 for your partnership and dedication to your students. #ExtraordinaryEducators #EdTech

What does it take to build AI that educators can trust? In this new guest blog with Digital Promise, Dr. Amelia Kelly shares how we're developing secure and accurate voice AI designed specifically for children’s speech. 🗣️ Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4lq2QLR #EdTech #AIEducation #ProductCertification #ResponsibleAI #VoiceAI