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Boost test scores with StudyWise: A smarter approach to test prep

Test prep can be overwhelming for students juggling multiple subjects and for educators trying to support learners with very different needs. With limited time before high-stakes assessments, it’s critical that practice is focused, relevant, and…

March 2, 2026 Educator Insights

What’s new on IXL – January 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…

February 13, 2026 IXL Updates

Announcing the 2025 IXL Elite 100

Congratulations to this year’s IXL Elite 100! Our twelfth annual Elite 100 list recognizes standout educators who empower their students to reach new heights through personalized learning.  We’ve selected this list of 100 distinguished educators…

February 12, 2026 In the Classroom

Prepare for the new ACT® with IXL

The first ACT® testing dates of the year are coming up, and the ACT® has recently undergone important updates test takers should know about. The new “enhanced ACT®” covers largely the same content, but offers…

February 9, 2026 In the Classroom

Boost test scores with StudyWise: A smarter approach to test prep

Test prep can be overwhelming for students juggling multiple subjects and for educators trying to support learners with very different needs. With limited time before high-stakes assessments, it’s critical that practice is focused, relevant, and…

March 2, 2026 Educator Insights

What’s new on IXL – January 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…

February 13, 2026 IXL Updates

Announcing the 2025 IXL Elite 100

Congratulations to this year’s IXL Elite 100! Our twelfth annual Elite 100 list recognizes standout educators who empower their students to reach new heights through personalized learning.  We’ve selected this list of 100 distinguished educators…

February 12, 2026 In the Classroom

Prepare for the new ACT® with IXL

The first ACT® testing dates of the year are coming up, and the ACT® has recently undergone important updates test takers should know about. The new “enhanced ACT®” covers largely the same content, but offers…

February 9, 2026 In the Classroom

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IXL Quizzes: Custom assessments in a snap

Quickly and easily evaluate student learning with IXL Quizzes! Teachers can create quizzes for learners based on one or more IXL skills. By selecting just a few key options, you can build a quiz to…

October 13, 2022 IXL Updates

IXL Ambassador 2021-2022 year in review

Our first year of the IXL Ambassador Program is officially in the books and we’d like to take a moment to highlight all of our Ambassadors’ amazing accomplishments from this year!  The Ambassador Program celebrates…

October 12, 2022 In the Classroom

Skill plans have arrived in the UK

Skip the lesson planning, IXL has you covered. Custom-built by our curriculum team, IXL skill plans match your national curriculum and exam standards to the perfect IXL skills. A one-stop solution for meeting your teaching…

October 10, 2022 In the Classroom

Meet the suite: Maximize growth with IXL’s assessment tools

Unlock maximum learning growth by pairing real-time performance data with IXL’s comprehensive curriculum! The IXL assessment suite consists of three state-of-the-art tools that assess student grade-level performance — offering detail at the whole school all…

October 7, 2022 In the Classroom

Using IXL Analytics to support family-teacher conferences

When you’re looking for deeper insight into how your students are performing, the reports available in IXL Analytics make it easy to track their progress and offer the right level of support. Every question answered,…

October 6, 2022 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – September 2022

At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized 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 a…

October 4, 2022 IXL Updates

Practice close reading with IXL’s book study skills

IXL has a new topic in middle school English language arts: book study skills!  These skills support instruction for critically acclaimed novels and nonfiction books, including The Giver, A Long Walk to Water, and many…

September 20, 2022 IXL Updates

Introducing IXL teacher notifications: A new way to stay up to date with IXL

Teachers, never miss an important update with IXL’s new notifications center! Here you’ll receive helpful insights into your class’s progress, timely reminders, and news on all the latest IXL teacher tools. You can view all…

September 16, 2022 In the Classroom

How to use IXL to support students’ learning styles

Many educators would agree that student learning doesn’t always happen in the same way or at the same pace. With this in mind, one size certainly does not fit all when it comes to providing…

September 16, 2022 In the Classroom

Tips for supporting your child’s learning at school

Help your child thrive this year with IXL! We’ve put together a packed list of resources you can use to monitor assignments and provide support on topics that may be challenging. Plus, IXL automatically tracks…

September 9, 2022 At Home

IXL District Analytics: Comprehensive diagnostic reporting

IXL’s District Analytics make it easy for administrators to get more complete visibility into your data and uncover insights at every level. And now IXL has four new diagnostic reports, also available for IXL School…

September 8, 2022 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – August 2022

At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized 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 a…

August 29, 2022 IXL Updates
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