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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…

May 12, 2026 At Home

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

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…

May 12, 2026 At Home

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

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Discover IXL implementation guides for distance learning

We’ve recently released a variety of 3-step implementation guides that gives educators new ways to keep students learning from home! Just head over to IXL’s At-home Learning Hub to check them out….

April 28, 2020 In the Classroom

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2020: Leaderboard Update #2

This year’s Spring Learning Showdown is nearing its completion, and we’re impressed by all the learning that students around the world are achieving! Here’s our second leaderboard update—check it out to see if your class…

April 24, 2020 In the Classroom

5 ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week 2020

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8) is fast approaching, and it’s a great time to show how much we love and appreciate our hard-working teachers! Since we can’t give teachers gifts in person this year, here…

April 22, 2020 At Home

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2020: Leaderboard Update #1

This year’s Spring Learning Showdown is off to a great start, with classrooms around the world answering hundreds and even thousands of questions. Here’s our first leaderboard update—see if your class is in the top…

April 17, 2020 In the Classroom

Distance learning strategies from top teachers: Part 2

The IXL Elite 100 have even more distance learning strategies to share!…

April 13, 2020 In the Classroom

Distance learning strategies from top teachers

Want to see how other educators are making the shift to distance learning? Check out these tips from the IXL Elite 100!…

April 9, 2020 In the Classroom

Family fun—without the screens!

In an effort to give us all a break from the screens, here are some activities your family can enjoy together that don’t require a device!…

April 3, 2020 At Home

New IXL features for teachers

Check out our exciting new updates designed to make distance learning a little easier to navigate!…

March 26, 2020 IXL Updates

The IXL Quick-Start Guide for at-home learning

Teachers, are you using an IXL trial to support your students while they’re away from the classroom? We have resources that can help!…

March 25, 2020 In the Classroom

Building a learning routine for kids at home

We’ve compiled a few tips on how to support your kids and keep them occupied!…

March 24, 2020 At Home

Daily learning plans for at-home learning

These Spring Spotlight plans cover the essential concepts for each grade level in math and ELA….

March 19, 2020 At Home

IXL’s At-home Learning Hub for teachers

Teachers, we know many of you are dealing with school closures, and we’re here to help….

March 17, 2020 In the Classroom
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