Read&Write
June 02, 2025

Read&Write

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Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Read&Write

We use the Read&Write extension to provide IEP accommodations to students who require text-to-speech, speech-to-text, word prediction, etc. We have purchased licenses for ALL students and staff in the district for the 2025-2026 school year. Each student receives a 1:1 Chromebook, and the extension will be added for them.

Pros

  • Provides high quality voices for text-to-speech
  • Modifies webpages to meet students' visual needs and preferences
  • Use of speech-to-text across websites

Cons

  • The translation tools has been challenging to use. I have trouble finding options for translation languages.
  • I wish that users didn't have to download 3 separate extensions to use all the tools (R&W, Screenshot Reader, and Orbitnote)
  • The cost of the tools high exceeds what we were previously paying for Snap&Read and Co:Writer.
  • Increased access to grade level reading curriculum
  • Improved learning experiences for students who struggle to read and write
  • Meets needs of all students. Allows district to implement universal design for learning.
Students are able to easily access the Read&Write extension from their Chromebooks. We have not tried to use the iOS applications (I'm unaware if they are available). Students are able to sign in with their Google account and access the tool in the home setting on personal computers using the Google browser.
The text-to-speech feature in Read&Write is a favorite for students who struggle to read at the high school grade level. It allows them to access digital print materials independently without having to rely on an adult to read aloud to them. It has improved their independence and confidence.
We prefer to use Grammarly as a separate tool for the editing process. I have not explored the check it tool much in Read&Write, but I encourage students to use the read back feature or text-to-speech to listen to their written work during the editing process. Grammarly is a phenomenal tool!

Do you think Read&Write delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Read&Write's feature set?

Yes

Did Read&Write live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Read&Write go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Read&Write again?

Yes

Read&Write provides IEP accommodations for students who struggle to access the reading and writing curriculum. It is simple to use; I like that all of the tools are in one extension. Previously, we had to use separate extensions for text-to-speech and word prediction/dictation. We don't utilize the "check it" tool much for spelling/grammar. Students would prefer to rely on Grammarly.

Read&Write Feature Ratings

Writing and Proofreading
9.3
Spelling and grammar check
Not Rated
Browser extension
9
Text-to-Speech
10
Speech-to-Text
10
Screen masking
9
Picture Dictionary
8
Dictionary
8
Highlighters
10
Audio maker
10

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