Enter IXL’s 2026 Study in the Sun Contest!
School’s almost out, but learning doesn’t have to stop! IXL’s annual Study in the Sun Contest is back to help students refresh their skills and explore new topics. Plus, contestants have the chance to win…
The research is in: IXL Math helps prevent the summer slide!
Summer learning loss, or the “summer slide,” is the decline in students’ academic performance that can happen during long breaks from school. Research has found that students’ math skills are particularly affected. The study Combating…
What’s new on IXL – March 2026
At IXL, we never stop adding new features and skills to our award-winning teaching and learning platform, so you can always trust we’re on pace with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list…
How IXL strengthens reading fluency
Reading comprehension is an essential reading skill. But in order to achieve comprehension, there’s a literacy fundamental that’s crucial to develop: reading fluency. Fluency is the ability to read accurately and at an appropriate rate,…
Enter IXL’s 2026 Study in the Sun Contest!
School’s almost out, but learning doesn’t have to stop! IXL’s annual Study in the Sun Contest is back to help students refresh their skills and explore new topics. Plus, contestants have the chance to win…
The research is in: IXL Math helps prevent the summer slide!
Summer learning loss, or the “summer slide,” is the decline in students’ academic performance that can happen during long breaks from school. Research has found that students’ math skills are particularly affected. The study Combating…
What’s new on IXL – March 2026
At IXL, we never stop adding new features and skills to our award-winning teaching and learning platform, so you can always trust we’re on pace with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list…
How IXL strengthens reading fluency
Reading comprehension is an essential reading skill. But in order to achieve comprehension, there’s a literacy fundamental that’s crucial to develop: reading fluency. Fluency is the ability to read accurately and at an appropriate rate,…
Master middle school math with IXL’s workbooks
IXL’s popular K-5 Ultimate Math Workbooks series is expanding to cover 6th, 7th, and 8th grade! These workbooks were designed by IXL’s team of education experts to help students engage with math in exciting new…
Educating for our new normal: Rethinking the time, place, and means of K-12 learning
The United States is one of the most innovative nations in history. The U.S. has had more Nobel Prize winners than any other nation by a wide margin. American astronauts were the first humans to walk on…
What’s new on IXL – October 2023
At IXL, we strive to keep our teaching and learning platform in line and up to date with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list of our top new features to help you—as…
Student practice reports for IXL School Analytics
At IXL, we’ve done extensive research into the best ways for learners to use our platform to get consistent positive results. These research-backed best practices can help schools optimize IXL usage. Now in addition to…
IXL Quizzes for high school classrooms
High school teachers are juggling multiple classes, course levels, and subjects—often with limited time to design and grade assessments. Finding quick, reliable ways to check student understanding is essential. IXL Quizzes take that workload off…
How to use IXL in before-school and after-school programs
IXL is the ideal learning platform for before-school and after-school care programs as it allows teachers to balance low-maintenance instruction while personalizing learning for students. …
How IXL video tutorials support early literacy with the Science of Reading
You don’t need to be an expert in the Science of Reading to give learners a strong start in literacy. With IXL English Language Arts, teachers and parents can feel confident they’re teaching young children…
How IXL supports cross-curricular teaching
Cross-curricular learning allows students to learn concepts in the context of multiple subjects at once. This fosters strong problem-solving skills that are necessary for everyday problems. IXL’s math, English language arts, science, and social studies skills…
How to integrate social studies into reading blocks
Social studies is about the world around us, from understanding our needs and wants, to recognizing what it means to be a good citizen, to knowing states and countries. Often, though, teachers struggle to find…
Narrowing the Learning Gap for High School and Adult Learners
In the wake of disrupted learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, a math instructor teaching at an alternative school and a university in Arkansas was inspired to address the gaps in math for his adolescent and…
What’s new on IXL – September 2023
At IXL, we strive to keep our teaching and learning platform in line and up to date with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list of our top new features to help you—as…
IXL Math Spurs Success on End-of-Course Exams
Students in Laura Loftus’s middle school honors Algebra I and Geometry classes have the opportunity to challenge themselves with high school-level curricula. With help from IXL’s dynamic and adaptive learning platform, her students achieved a…
