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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…

April 20, 2026 In the Classroom

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…

April 10, 2026 IXL Updates

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,…

March 20, 2026 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – February 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…

March 16, 2026 IXL Updates

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…

April 20, 2026 In the Classroom

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…

April 10, 2026 IXL Updates

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,…

March 20, 2026 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – February 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…

March 16, 2026 IXL Updates

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IXL Universal Math Screener: Intervention planning made simple

Set each student on the path to success this school year with early intervention! IXL’s Universal Screener identifies at-risk students in just 20 minutes for quick and easy planning. And when paired with our assessment…

August 1, 2022 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – July 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 1, 2022 IXL Updates

IXL resources for high school learning

High school is an exciting time for teachers and students alike! As students begin to grow into their own, educators have the unique opportunity to help them learn how to better take charge of their…

July 29, 2022 In the Classroom

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2022: Leaderboard update #2

As we’re approaching the finish line in this year’s Study in the Sun contest, let’s see which learners are currently in the lead! Leaderboard results are as of July 17, 2022, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time…

July 22, 2022 At Home

Excelling in Virtual Learning with IXL Math

Michael Jones teaches math to 100 6th graders in an all-virtual environment at Oregon Charter Academy, the oldest virtual school in Oregon. IXL allows Michael to align asynchronous work with live teaching and provide students…

July 21, 2022 In the Classroom

5 tips for new teachers from a former teacher

Whether you’re a recent graduate going into your first year of teaching or a veteran educator joining a new school, stepping into unfamiliar territory can lead to a lot of anxiety. New colleagues, new curriculum,…

July 18, 2022 In the Classroom

Start the school year strong with IXL Analytics for administrators

For most students and teachers, that first-day-of-school excitement is still several weeks away. But as a district or school leader, you likely already have your pencils sharpened and at the ready. Now is the perfect…

July 15, 2022 In the Classroom

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2022: Leaderboard update #1

The 2022 Study in the Sun contest is off and running, and we’re so impressed by all the learning happening around the world! Let’s take a look at the first leaderboard to see who’s in…

July 1, 2022 At Home

What’s new on IXL – June 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…

June 29, 2022 IXL Updates

Creative learning activities for summer school

Keep the creativity flowing this summer with new learning activities! When the weather’s warm, it’s more important than ever to make learning engaging to help kids stay on track. If you’re teaching summer school, these…

June 22, 2022 In the Classroom

IXL: An award-winning personalized learning program

Since 2007, IXL Learning has been dedicated to providing the best learning experience possible. In schools, educators use IXL for intervention and enrichment, and parents use IXL at home to maximize learning. Today, more than…

June 20, 2022 At Home

How to get your child more interested in math

Not everyone thinks of themselves as a “math person.” If your child hasn’t exactly taken to math, don’t fret! It may mean they haven’t found a method for math learning that works for them yet….

June 13, 2022 At Home
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