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What’s new on IXL – June & July 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…

August 14, 2026 IXL Updates

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2026: Winners!

The Study in the Sun Contest has officially wrapped. Participants rose to the learning challenge and answered nearly 20 million questions during the competition!  Every student who met their goal (7,000+ questions for PK-4th and…

August 11, 2026 At Home

K-12 assessment needs a pulse; the IXL LevelUp Diagnostic is providing a heartbeat

This article was originally published on Forbes. How assessment reform can reinvigorate K-12 learning  A more strategic approach to measuring achievement has been unfolding across K-12 education. That shift recently came into focus in Texas,…

July 15, 2026 In the Classroom

The LevelUp Diagnostic is nationally normed!

Now, with national norms for K-12 math and ELA, the LevelUp Diagnostic provides you with an even more comprehensive understanding of student performance! …

July 13, 2026 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – June & July 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…

August 14, 2026 IXL Updates

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2026: Winners!

The Study in the Sun Contest has officially wrapped. Participants rose to the learning challenge and answered nearly 20 million questions during the competition!  Every student who met their goal (7,000+ questions for PK-4th and…

August 11, 2026 At Home

K-12 assessment needs a pulse; the IXL LevelUp Diagnostic is providing a heartbeat

This article was originally published on Forbes. How assessment reform can reinvigorate K-12 learning  A more strategic approach to measuring achievement has been unfolding across K-12 education. That shift recently came into focus in Texas,…

July 15, 2026 In the Classroom

The LevelUp Diagnostic is nationally normed!

Now, with national norms for K-12 math and ELA, the LevelUp Diagnostic provides you with an even more comprehensive understanding of student performance! …

July 13, 2026 IXL Updates

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IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2016: Leaderboard Update #3

We’re in the homestretch for the Study in the Sun usage contest. The contest ends August 31, leaving just over a week to make it into the top 3 and win an iPad Mini 4!…

August 19, 2016 At Home

How to Help Your Child Transition into a New School Year

Adjusting to change can be hard, especially for kids who are entering a new school level. That’s why we’ve gathered some age-appropriate strategies to ace school transitions and gear up for a fresh year of…

August 18, 2016 At Home

Key Tech Questions to Ask at the Start of the School Year

The addition of edtech tools to classrooms is bringing about a new age of learning, but that doesn’t eliminate the need for careful consideration of how best to add new technology to your school. So…

August 17, 2016 In the Classroom

Lesson Planning Inspiration: Part 1

Back to school is back in full force! It’s both overwhelming and exciting to start a new school year as you meet new students and plan out the year ahead. That’s why we’ve pulled lots…

August 15, 2016 In the Classroom

How to Design Your Classroom for the New School Year

Among the 1,001 things to think about during the back-to-school flurry is how you’ll set up your classroom. From seating to lights to decor, these ideas will help you foster a space for learning and…

August 11, 2016 In the Classroom

IXL Releases 100 Brand New Skills Across All Subjects!

We’re here to help students continue learning all summer long, and now there’s a hundred new ways they can do so! We’ve just added 100 brand new skills to IXL in language arts, science, social…

August 2, 2016 At Home

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2016: Leaderboard Update #2

We’re past the halfway point for the summer usage contest, and we have around 30,000 people participating. That equals a lot of summer learning!…

July 29, 2016 At Home

Fun, Simple Science Experiments You Can Do At Home

Summer is a time for adventure and exploration. Which means it’s a perfect opportunity for some scientific exploration of the natural world! From making rain to ice volcanoes, keep your kids active and learning with…

July 20, 2016 At Home

IXL Lends a Hand to Protect Little Owls during 4th of July Fireworks

July had barely begun before IXL volunteers were at it again! A group of brave IXLers spent the evening of July 4th helping at Shoreline Park in Mountain View, Calif. by protecting a sensitive wildlife…

July 14, 2016 Life at IXL

How to Strike a Balance with Outdoor and Online Activities This Summer

Despite the long summer days, sometimes it can be hard to coax the kids out of the house and away from their screens. So how do you make screen time productive while balancing that with…

July 7, 2016 At Home

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2016: Leaderboard Update #1

Things are really heating up and the competition is getting fierce in the Study in the Sun usage contest! It’s clear that kids are working hard and learning a lot this summer—check out the current…

June 30, 2016 At Home

5 Cool Apps to Keep Your Kids Learning This Summer

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the summer? Download some child-friendly apps that are both fun and educational, and let the games begin! Keep their skills sharp Help your kids retain what…

June 27, 2016 At Home
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