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How to Help Your Child Transition into a New School Year

Adjusting to change can be hard, especially for kids who are entering a new school level. That’s why we’ve gathered some age-appropriate strategies to ace school transitions and gear up for a fresh year of…

August 18, 2016 At Home

IXL Releases 100 Brand New Skills Across All Subjects!

We’re here to help students continue learning all summer long, and now there’s a hundred new ways they can do so! We’ve just added 100 brand new skills to IXL in language arts, science, social…

August 2, 2016 At Home

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2016: Leaderboard Update #2

We’re past the halfway point for the summer usage contest, and we have around 30,000 people participating. That equals a lot of summer learning!…

July 29, 2016 At Home

Fun, Simple Science Experiments You Can Do At Home

Summer is a time for adventure and exploration. Which means it’s a perfect opportunity for some scientific exploration of the natural world! From making rain to ice volcanoes, keep your kids active and learning with…

July 20, 2016 At Home

How to Strike a Balance with Outdoor and Online Activities This Summer

Despite the long summer days, sometimes it can be hard to coax the kids out of the house and away from their screens. So how do you make screen time productive while balancing that with…

July 7, 2016 At Home

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2016: Leaderboard Update #1

Things are really heating up and the competition is getting fierce in the Study in the Sun usage contest! It’s clear that kids are working hard and learning a lot this summer—check out the current…

June 30, 2016 At Home

5 Cool Apps to Keep Your Kids Learning This Summer

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the summer? Download some child-friendly apps that are both fun and educational, and let the games begin! Keep their skills sharp Help your kids retain what…

June 27, 2016 At Home

The Best Way to Prevent Kids’ “Summer Brain Drain”

  Summer: the season of beaches, pool parties, ice cream, and … brain drain. Did you know that on average students lose up to two months of math and reading skills over the summer? The…

June 27, 2016 At Home

Nothing says summer like a road trip!

Whether impromptu or planned out, a summer road trip is a great way to build memories and learn at the same time. Gas up your car and read on for three U.S. vacation-education combos!…

June 23, 2016 At Home

IXL Adds and Refreshes over 70 Math and Science Skills!

Love STEM? Get ready to dive into new science and math content! We’ve just released over 70 new or updated math and science skills across all our grade levels. There’s something for everyone to try—log…

June 20, 2016 At Home

Life Lessons from Dads in Honor of Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day to dads and father figures everywhere! To celebrate the occasion, we asked IXL employees to share advice from their fathers or lessons they’ve shared with their own kids. We got back a…

June 16, 2016 At Home

Unique Graduation Traditions From Around the World

The end of the school year is an opportunity to celebrate everything you’ve accomplished, especially when it comes time for graduation! Read on to discover what graduations are like around the world–and get inspired to…

June 7, 2016 At Home
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