Assessment holds the key to unlocking for the teacher a child's past (what he already knows), present (what he is learning), and future (what he still needs to learn) to inform teaching. Despite the benefits of assessment for informing teaching practice and enhancing student learning, it remains one of the most challenging and time-consuming tasks for teachers. In this article, the authors discuss the use of Amira, an assessment and instructional program for assessing and facilitating the progress of language and literacy development in children. Amira is an AI-Powered Tool. AI can benefit teaching and student learning when it is employed with POWER (purposeful, optimal, wise, ethical, responsible) principles in mind.