Read Live v4.7 Release Notes

Released April 2025

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Read Live version 4.7 includes changes in Read Naturally Live, including a new story counter for students and new default Retell step story options.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you see a blank page when opening Read Live after this release, you may need to clear your browser's cache.

Detailed Summary of changes in this release:

• In Read Naturally Live and Read Naturally Live Español, a story counter is now present on the Select a Story page.
  • The counter displays the total number of completed stories for the student in the current program. Students are reminded of their progress each time they choose a new story to begin reading.
• In Read Naturally Live, an enhanced sound check has been introduced before the Independent Student Placement process. 
  • The sound check process assesses the overall conditions for a student's placement process, including the student's equipment, the student's voice, and any background noise present in the environment. 
• New students' Retell story option in Read Naturally Live and Read Naturally Live-Español is now set based on a student's initial level assignment.
  • New students assigned to level 3.0 or below in any series have their Retell step turned OFF by default. 
  • New students assigned to a level above 3.0 in any series have their Retell step turned ON by default. 
  • Existing students who have already completed any work in either application are not affected by this change. The new default is assigned only when a student receives their first assignment in either application. 
  • Teachers can still set students' Retell story options manually as needed, based on their knowledge of each student's needs over time.
• A new Responsible Disclosure Link is now present on the Read Live home page. 
  • The link opens the Responsible Disclosure Policy developed as part of Read Naturally's recent SOC2 Type 1 security certification.
• This release also includes other bug fixes to improve the stability and performance of Read Live.