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Turning Practice into Progress Through Connected Learning

Decatur, Illinois makes up a vital part of the Central Illinois corridor between Springfield and Champaign-Urbana with about 70,000 residents. Throughout Decatur Public Schools, many students enter the classroom below grade level and struggle to…

September 2, 2026 In the Classroom

Tour the latest IXL app!

IXL now has a more powerful app! Learning in the classroom and at home is more fun and engaging than ever, no matter what device students use. With a refreshed look similar to IXL.com, it’s…

August 26, 2026 In the Classroom

Introducing IXL LevelUp™ Diagnostic Snapshot: The just-in-time progress check

Every district wants to know whether students are making progress—but waiting until the next major assessment window isn’t always an option. Whether you’re monitoring the impact of a new instructional initiative, checking in after targeted…

August 24, 2026 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – June & July 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…

August 14, 2026 IXL Updates

Turning Practice into Progress Through Connected Learning

Decatur, Illinois makes up a vital part of the Central Illinois corridor between Springfield and Champaign-Urbana with about 70,000 residents. Throughout Decatur Public Schools, many students enter the classroom below grade level and struggle to…

September 2, 2026 In the Classroom

Tour the latest IXL app!

IXL now has a more powerful app! Learning in the classroom and at home is more fun and engaging than ever, no matter what device students use. With a refreshed look similar to IXL.com, it’s…

August 26, 2026 In the Classroom

Introducing IXL LevelUp™ Diagnostic Snapshot: The just-in-time progress check

Every district wants to know whether students are making progress—but waiting until the next major assessment window isn’t always an option. Whether you’re monitoring the impact of a new instructional initiative, checking in after targeted…

August 24, 2026 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – June & July 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…

August 14, 2026 IXL Updates

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Fun summer learning resources for families

Summer vacation is here, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Keeping your child engaged with education over the break can help them retain what they’ve learned, and get them ready to jump into…

June 13, 2023 At Home

Individualized Practice for Students. Time Savings for Teachers.

When students in Lisa Romanowski’s high school math classes needed extra practice to master grade-level skills, she knew providing more worksheets wasn’t going to cut it. She turned to IXL Math to give her students…

June 13, 2023 In the Classroom

IXL Math resources for Spanish-speaking students

IXL’s approach to personalized learning is designed to support all student populations, including English learners (ELs). And it’s research-proven to work! Studies show that EL students using IXL experience similar or even more significant gains…

June 12, 2023 In the Classroom

Three educators share how IXL has helped combat pandemic learning loss

As schools and districts navigate the new learning landscape, it’s evident that pandemic learning loss is nothing like anything students and teachers have experienced before.  Though there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, IXL has played a large…

June 8, 2023 In the Classroom

Real-Time Progress Monitoring: A Catalyst for Personalized Learning

Sylvester Elementary School is in early implementation stages of exploring how to accomplish personalized learning for all students within a competency based system. IXL is supporting these early efforts by giving teachers real-time data to…

June 1, 2023 In the Classroom

Create a personalized learning plan for your child

IXL has more than 10,000 skills across PK-12 subjects to help every learner reach their full potential. Did you know that IXL can create a personalized plan of the exact skills that will help your…

May 25, 2023 At Home

Accelerating Learning Growth Through Targeted Instruction

When Jardine Middle School saw that students were not meeting grade-level standards, 7th grade math teacher Robert Daniels needed a better way to assess student understanding and identify students in need of additional support. IXL…

May 23, 2023 In the Classroom

What a data-driven K12 leader prioritizes to drive change

When done thoughtfully and strategically, data-driven school leadership can help you create meaningful change in the classroom, driven by facts and on-the-ground realities. A culture of data can guide curriculum and instruction, inform allocation of…

May 23, 2023 Educator Insights

Targeted Practice for Math Success

Heather Swallow has taught math at nearly every grade level—and IXL Math has been one of her primary tools for years. As the sole middle school math teacher for her small rural school, she now…

May 18, 2023 In the Classroom

Enter IXL’s 2023 Study in the Sun Contest!

Soak up the sun—and the learning—with IXL’s Study in the Sun Contest! Our annual competition is an exciting way to encourage learning over the summer months. Plus, students can win an amazing prize: an iPad…

May 12, 2023 At Home

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2023: Winners!

This year, over 43,000 classes from around the world signed up to compete in the Spring Learning Showdown! Those classes spent all of April answering tons of questions and mastering lots of skills, and now…

May 5, 2023 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – April 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…

May 4, 2023 IXL Updates
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