IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2016: Leaderboard Update #3
We’re in the homestretch for the Study in the Sun usage contest. The contest ends August 31, leaving just over a week to make it into the top 3 and win an iPad Mini 4!…
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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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
