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 Student Resource: The IXL Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a fun way to familiarize students with everything IXL has to offer? We have a new printable resource that will take them on an IXL scavenger hunt to learn the ins and outs…
Coming to a City Near You: IXL Live
IXL Live is a hands-on workshop that covers all of IXL’s key components in an engaging and convenient half-day session….
Setting Family Resolutions for the New Year
It’s that time of the year again: the holidays have come to a close and lofty New Year’s resolutions are being made. But instead of focusing on your own personal resolutions this year, consider making…
IXL’s 2017 Year in Review
We’re days away from the new year, so we wanted to reflect on all of the exciting IXL moments from 2017 and how you made them possible….
Fun and Educational Videos to Celebrate Winter
When the weather outside is frightful, it’s a great opportunity to get cozy with some videos that take a deep dive into the season. From arctic animals to the story behind the Christmas truce of…
Take a Step back in Time with New IXL Social Studies Skills!
We’ve got some new social studies skills to brighten your holidays and help you ring in the new year! These skills focus on three main areas: world history, U.S. history, and economics. Topics include the…
Announcing the New IXL Elite 100!
Congratulations to the 2017 IXL Elite 100! We’re excited to celebrate our fourth annual Elite 100 list, which honors the top teachers from around the world who have shown the highest commitment to using IXL….
Holiday Self-Care for Teachers
The holiday season is in full swing! But between juggling a busy school schedule and holiday duties at home, it can be hard to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. To help you…
A District-Wide Approach to Personalized Learning with IXL
Distinctive Schools, a network of charter schools in Chicago and the Twin Cities, faced a challenge when they implemented the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in 2012. They wanted to find tools that would support…
Calling all science lovers: new science skills available!
We’ve just expanded our science offerings with a variety of new skills for elementary and middle school! This content places an emphasis on exploring science in the real world. Topics include ecology, genetics, engineering-design, chemical…
Top TED Talks for Teachers
Need an extra dose of inspiration to get you to the new year, teachers? TED may just be the answer. A preeminent resource for thought-provoking talks on every topic under the sun, TED is also…
IXL Math Powers over 150 Percent Growth on MAP Benchmark Assessment
Saint Lucas Lutheran School is a private K–8 school with a highly diverse student population that includes many families living in poverty as well as more traditional private school families. When Chris Luebke joined the…
