Curriculum Associates

The latest NAEP reading scores have reignited important conversations about how we teach literacy, and where we go from here. In this week’s blog, Barrie Olson explores a crucial takeaway: It’s not phonics or knowledge building—it’s both. Literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading must weave together foundational skills and rich content knowledge. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4lvZGqA #EdTech #EdChat #NAEP #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyInstruction

In a new Authority Magazine feature, Sandra O'Sullivan shares how building a purpose-driven culture is essential to attracting and retaining top talent. From connecting employees directly to the impact they’re making in classrooms to investing in leadership development and feedback systems, Sandra outlines what it truly takes to create a workplace where people want to stay and grow. Read more on building a purpose-driven culture: https://bit.ly/43MWHns #EdTech #CompanyCulture #EmployeeEngagement #PurposeDriven

There’s nothing like being together at our HQ — connecting, collaborating, and having a little fun along the way. 🏓 Take a quick behind-the-scenes look at this week's RangeDays in Billerica! 🎥 #FacesOfCA #InsideCA #EdTech

🏙️ We’re headed to Chicago! Join us at The Reading League Summit 2025, where educators and literacy leaders come together to advance evidence-based reading instruction. 📚 Stop by Booth #2 to connect with our team and learn how our research-backed literacy programs are helping students build strong reading foundations. 📖 We can’t wait to share, learn, and grow alongside you! #TRLSummit2025 #ScienceOfReading #PhonicsForReading #MagneticReading

April is National School Library Month! 📖 This month, we celebrate the incredible power of school libraries and their role in fostering literacy and a love for reading. To mark the occasion, we're diving into the #ScienceOfReading! Here are a few key insights from our recent whitepaper: 📚 Reading proficiency impacts lifelong success, yet only 1 in 3 fourth graders in the U.S. read proficiently. 📚 Decoding is at the heart of reading, a skill requiring readers to connect speech sounds to letters, a process critical for early literacy. 📚 Instruction based on the Science of Reading empowers educators with strategies rooted in evidence to support every learner. Download here: https://bit.ly/41ucHb2

So proud of the team here at SoapBox Labs! We have earned our second Digital Promise certification for responsible AI design and development! 🎉 I firmly believe that AI innovation can be a game-changer in the classroom, supporting teachers and enhancing student outcomes while upholding the highest standards of transparency, privacy, and fairness. Ultimately, AI is just a tool—but when developed responsibly and ethically, it becomes a powerful ally that amplifies the magic teachers bring to learning every day. https://lnkd.in/e92Dd2Eb

I'm proud to share that our voice AI—developed by CA company SoapBox Labs —has earned the new Digital Promise certification for Responsibly Designed AI. At Curriculum Associates, we believe AI should enable—not replace—the extraordinary work teachers do every day. This certification affirms our commitment to designing AI tools with responsibility and purpose at their core. Our classroom-specific voice AI is built to accelerate reading growth for all students while giving teachers back valuable instructional time. Congratulations to my colleagues on this important recognition, and sincere thanks to Digital Promise for championing responsible, student-centered AI in schools and districts across the country. https://lnkd.in/eAs2Xad6

The SoapBox Labs voice engine has earned the Digital Promise certification for Responsibly Designed AI—a recognition grounded in insights from 39 district leaders and built to help schools identify trustworthy AI tools. In this video, hear from Sierra Noakes and Dr. Amelia Kelly as they discuss the significance of this milestone and what it means for the future of AI in education. We’re honored to be among the first to achieve this certification and proud to help lead the way in setting higher standards. Learn more about this certification: https://bit.ly/3FZpZoV #DigitalPromise #VoiceAI #ResponsibleAI #iReady #EdTech

Proud moment! 🎉 SoapBox Labs, a Curriculum Associates company, has been awarded Digital Promise's Responsibly Designed AI product certification for its voice AI built specifically for children in classrooms. This is the second certification awarded to the SoapBox voice engine by Digital Promise, recognizing a long-standing commitment to ethical AI design and development. What’s next? Our independently certified voice AI will be embedded into i-Ready literacy and math programs, helping us deliver more effective, transparent and student-centered AI-powered educational solutions to schools and districts nationwide. Learn more about our Responsibly Designed AI certification: https://bit.ly/42A6RGW #DigitalPromise #VoiceAI #ResponsibleAI #iReady #EdTech

So pumped to be at THE AI SHOW @ ASU+GSV ! Excited to connect with fellow education change-makers and dive into the future of learning. I'm especially looking forward to exploring how #AI is being thoughtfully integrated into schools to support students and educators alike. My hot take from being here for only a few hours is that assessment and measurement are in for some significant changes in the future 👀 #AIinEducation #EdTech #EdChat #ASUGSVsummit