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,…
Fun and educational activities for winter break!
Winter break is here but learning doesn’t have to stop! We’re sharing IXL lessons and tools that are perfect for keeping students’ brains active while school is out. Read about our winter learning plans and…
What is IXL?
IXL is personalized learning! Used by more than 15 million students worldwide, IXL is proven to accelerate student achievement. With its comprehensive curriculum, actionable analytics, the Real-Time Diagnostic, and personalized guidance, IXL is able to…
Personalize learning for your virtual school with IXL
Students turn to virtual schools for a variety of reasons: many learn at home due to medical conditions; some are elite athletes or performers who need more flexibility to accommodate training schedules; others prefer online…
How to help kids recharge on weekends
Weekends may sometimes be thought of as a time for kids to do “nothing.” And while weekends are absolutely a time for students to rest, a truly refreshing weekend involves a combination of mindful relaxation…
What’s new on IXL – November 2020
At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized learning platform in line and up to date with students’ evolving needs. Each month, we compile a list of our top new features to help you—as a…
IXL Math: Building Skills for Success in Algebra and Beyond
Each year at Los Amigos High School, a Title I school in Southern California near Anaheim, 15-20% of incoming 9th graders arrive lacking some of the skills necessary to succeed in high school math. Christine…
Self-care tips for teachers
There’s no doubt that teaching is an extremely important profession. When educating the next generation of learners is on your shoulders, it can be really difficult to take breaks. But at the end of the…
How to adapt lesson plans for remote instruction
Lesson plans are often designed for an in-person classroom environment, full of group work and interaction. How can you adapt these existing lessons for virtual learning? Our team of teacher trainers offers these helpful tips:…
Texas middle school sees stellar STAAR results with IXL
When Dr. Darwert Johnson became principal of John Adams Middle School in Grand Prairie, Texas, in 2015, the school was designated as “underperforming ” by the Texas Education Agency. Dr. Johnson and his leadership team…
How IXL supports special education
Special education teachers are required to be jack-of-all-trades in the classroom, providing highly individualized support to address a wide range of learning differences. To ensure learners excel, teachers need to effectively differentiate instruction and accurately…
IXL SmartScore: The key to mastery-based learning
IXL is designed to guide students toward authentic skill mastery. And a big part of that is the IXL SmartScore! When students work on skills in IXL’s curriculum, the IXL SmartScore accurately measures their current…
Adapting to students’ needs at every level
The motto for Alpha Public Schools is “Expect More. Achieve More.” Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School turned to IXL to help their students do exactly that. IXL has made it easier for teachers to identify and…
