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What’s new on IXL – August 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…

September 16, 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 – August 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…

September 16, 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

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How families can leverage IXL Analytics for growth

Educators know and love our actionable Analytics reports, which make it effortless to monitor student progress and plan next steps. But did you know that families have access to Analytics as well? This powerful tool…

July 15, 2021 At Home

How to help your child work and play independently

It’s great when your kids feel comfortable coming to you with questions and ideas, but it’s important for them to know how to entertain themselves when you’re busy or can’t be there to help them. …

July 13, 2021 At Home

How to use IXL for learning recovery

Student knowledge levels are likely to vary even more widely this fall, following a year of disrupted learning, so effectively differentiating instruction will be key to student success.  If you have learners who have fallen…

July 9, 2021 In the Classroom

How IXL supports families with disabilities

If you have a child or family member with disabilities, you know that their unique needs can’t always be met in a uniform way. So, creating an individualized learning environment in the classroom and at…

July 7, 2021 At Home

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2021: Leaderboard Update #1

The 2021 Study in the Sun contest is in full swing, and students from all over the world are practicing up a storm! Let’s take a look at the first leaderboard to see who’s in…

July 2, 2021 At Home

The benefits of teaching different text types

People write for a variety of purposes, such as to inform, persuade, or elicit emotion. To make sure students understand the versatility of writing, teachers in English language arts courses should expose students to different…

June 29, 2021 In the Classroom

IXL Employee Spotlight: William Smalls

A Q&A with IXL Lead Account Manager, William Smalls….

June 24, 2021 Life at IXL

Fun family activities for summer learning

Whether your child is learning from the beach or at home, these resources will help them excel for the summer and beyond!…

June 22, 2021 At Home

How to talk to kids about summer school

After a year stuck inside, kids may not jump at the opportunity to spend their long awaited summer break in school. But summer school is more than just a last resort for those who have…

June 17, 2021 In the Classroom

How to use IXL in your summer school classroom

IXL makes your summer school planning a breeze! With these simple steps, you can easily identify and close knowledge gaps in your summer school classroom. You’ll see how to assess student needs, personalize learning, pick…

June 16, 2021 In the Classroom

Make instruction seamless with IXL’s integrations!

Time is a precious resource in education, and managing many different digital tools often interrupts teachers’ days. Instead of getting bogged down with maintaining sign-in information or keeping track of student assignments, teachers should be…

June 11, 2021 IXL Updates

5 ways IXL makes ESSER funds more impactful

Summer is here—which means fall is right around the corner! If your school or district is taking this time to refine classroom learning for the coming school year, ESSER funds (granted under the CARES Act)…

June 10, 2021 In the Classroom
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