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,…
How IXL made my life as a special education teacher easier
As a former special education teacher, my time at school revolved around two terms: differentiation and documentation. These were both incredibly complex to achieve. I was supporting students with a wide range of academic needs…
New Reading skill plan for the NWEA MAP Growth!
Earlier this year, we introduced skill plans for the NWEA MAP Growth math assessments–now, we’ve added skill plans for the NWEA MAP Growth Reading assessment! Read on to learn more about how this new resource…
School break strategy: Keep students learning during holiday breaks
As a teacher, I often found myself playing catch-up with students after returning to school from a holiday break, and having to review the last few lessons I taught prior to break. In a world…
Growth mindset and the IXL SmartScore
Thanks to Carol Dweck’s work, instilling a growth mindset in our students has become a goal of educators and parents around the world. In Mindset, Dweck uncovers the power of having a growth mindset, a…
Keep the (snow)ball rolling with learning on IXL during snow days
Snow days come in two flavors: the expected big-storm-coming-your-way days and the unexpected-phone-call-at-5-am days. Whichever situation you find yourself in, every snow day means one less day in the classroom. The good news is, whether…
SAT prep: IXL’s Reading and Writing Skill Plans
Have you heard? A highly-anticipated test prep resource is now available on IXL: skill plans for the Reading section and Writing and Language section of the SAT! Along with our SAT skill plan for math,…
5 classroom community & motivation ideas
Whether you have been using IXL for years, or only a couple of days, here are a few ways to get your entire class excited about practicing their skills on IXL!…
Need an easy fundraiser? Run an IXL Math-a-Thon!
Are you a teacher who wants to generate some more classroom funds? Or an administrator who wants to find a meaningful fundraising idea? As educators, you probably don’t have a lot of extra time on…
Answering the 4 critical PLC questions
If implemented properly, professional learning communities (PLCs) can be a game changer in supporting student growth. The key to a successful PLC is having meaningful data on student learning. The good news is, IXL provides…
Día de los Muertos: Free Lesson Plan for Grades 2-3
Día de los Muertos is almost here and we’ve got the perfect way to celebrate: a free lesson plan for grades 2-3! These activities will help students expand their cultural knowledge and understand the history…
News flash! Brand new IXL math skills
We’ve recently introduced a variety of new math skills filled with visual models, estimation strategies, and more! Read on to learn about the latest updates to our curriculum for grades 1-2 and 4-7, then try…
4 ways to help students become good digital citizens
For the majority of tweens and teens, technology and social media play a crucial role in their social lives in and outside of school. As educators, it is our job to teach them how to…
