Read & Write

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We are pleased to share that all students and staff in our district now have full access to ReadWrite by Everway, a powerful literacy support tool.

A Statewide Initiative for Student Success

This access is part of a major state initiative funded by the Iowa Department of Education. Through the "Access for ALL" program, the state is providing ReadWrite to school districts across Iowa at no cost. This initiative ensures that every student—regardless of their current reading level—has access to high-quality digital tools that help them engage with grade-level text and express their ideas more clearly.

What is ReadWrite?

ReadWrite is a friendly toolbar that sits right in the student's web browser (like Google Chrome). It offers several helpful features, including:

• Text-to-Speech: Reads digital text aloud to help with understanding and focus.
• Speech-to-Text: Allows students to "type with their voice" to get their ideas onto the page.
• Vocabulary Support: Provides easy-to-understand definitions and picture dictionaries for unfamiliar words.
• Study Tools: Includes highlighters to help organize information and a "Simplifier" to remove distracting ads from websites.

How This Benefits Your Student

Whether your student is a strong reader looking for better research tools, or a student who benefits from hearing text read aloud, ReadWrite is designed to meet them where they are. In class, teachers will be using this tool to help students access more challenging material and build independence.

Additionally, for many students, using these tools during daily classroom work can qualify them to use similar supports during state assessments (ISASP) in the spring. This ensures that their test results truly reflect their knowledge and skills.