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,…
Food for All: IXL Volunteers at Meals on Wheels of Durham
On May 24, IXL volunteers headed over to Meals on Wheels of Durham to pack and deliver hundreds of meals for homebound residents of the county. IXLers had a great time helping out and got…
A Year with IXL: Voices Academies – Part 3
Spring at Voices College-Bound Language Academies is a busy time. Over the last nine months, IXL has become an integral part of the classroom experience at the K-8 charter school in San Jose. Keep reading…
Win Prizes in the 2017 Study in the Sun Summer Contest!
Is it summer yet? If you’re looking forward to summer break, here’s one more thing to get excited about: IXL’s highly-anticipated Summer in the Sun contest! Join in on the fun and challenge yourself to…
Out of This World: Free Space Travel Lesson Plan for Grades 6-8
Are you still over the moon about the recent news that NASA has scoped out the largest batch of Earth-size, habitable-zone planets around a single star? Good news! You can celebrate this momentous discovery with…
Teacher Appreciation Week: Our Favorite Teachers
Teacher Appreciation Week is certainly cause for celebration, and though we IXLers are no longer in school, many of us have been lucky enough to be taught by educators who made a lasting impact on…
IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2017 Winners
That’s a wrap! Our Spring Learning Showdown has come to a close and we are so impressed by the hard work of the more than 13,000 participating classrooms. And now, without further ado, it’s time…
2 new international year levels for IXL English!
Breaking news: our early English content now spans the globe! We’ve expanded our English year levels in all of our international editions. And, we’ve added new skills for math and science. Keep reading for the…
A+ Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
While it’s true that teachers deserve appreciation every day of the year, Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) provides the perfect opportunity to honor the educators in your life. Kick off your week of gratitude with…
IXL in the Data-Driven Classroom
Fifth grade teacher Lisa Ivy has been an IXL believer for seven years, and she uses IXL Math extensively with her class at Mary Williams Elementary School in Dumfries, Virginia. She’s a big fan of…
IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2017: Leaderboard Update #2
April is moving right along and classrooms around the world are racking up questions and mastering new skills. Here’s the second, and final, update before the competition ends on April 30. Check out the list…
10 Ways to Celebrate Spring
It’s time to put away your winter coat and celebrate the arrival of sunny days, cheerful flowers, and all things spring! We’ve gathered a few ideas for a spring-ified to-do list that will guarantee family…
IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2017: Leaderboard Update #1
The competition has been fast and furious so far, and we’ve got the first update on who’s in the lead! We’ve ranked the top 20 classes in each grade band*, and we’re astounded at all…
