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…
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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…
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…
Summer resources for your kids
Did you know that kids lose an average of one to two months of math and reading skills over the summer? Beat the “summer brain drain” with IXL! We’ve created some fun, free ways to…
Win Prizes with IXL’s Study in the Sun Usage Contest!
You can feel the anticipation in classrooms all over the country: summer break is almost here! But that doesn’t mean putting a pause on learning. Study in the sun with IXL this summer to keep…
Language Arts Awards Have Arrived!
Your students have been working hard on IXL language arts… and now, they can earn prizes for their practice! We’ve just introduced colorful, whimsical language arts awards to help students celebrate their achievements and motivate…
7 new international year levels for IXL English!
Great news for IXL users around the world – we’ve got a little something new for everyone this month! More English year levels are now available in all of our international editions, and we’ve added…
Life Lessons from Moms in Honor of Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked IXL employees to share life lessons gleaned from their mothers or wisdom that they’ve shared with their own children. The responses ranged from hilarious to inspirational and were…
Should the English Spelling System Be Revised to Help Kids Learn?
It’s no secret that English spelling is complex. What’s often forgotten is that it takes children a long time to master the skill, and let’s not kid ourselves: plenty of adults still grapple with it…
10 Poems in 10 Lines or Less for National Poetry Month
Poetry can be a tough sell to kids and adults alike. But it doesn’t have to be! By exploring the power and emotion conveyed in just a few lines of poetry, you’ll get kids thinking…
