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Build foundational Spanish literacy with PreK–2 Spanish language arts

IXL Spanish Language Arts (SLA) helps teachers provide learners an exceptional Spanish literacy education. Now, IXL is growing its SLA curriculum with new skills for Pre-K through 2nd grade! IXL has been bringing thoughtful, research-driven…

June 16, 2026 IXL Updates

How a 5-Star Baltimore City School Uses IXL to Drive Math Growth

Ellie O’Connor, a 5th-grade math teacher, is a model for how educators at Hampstead Hill Academy use IXL daily to support large classes with wide-ranging instructional needs. She targets instruction, closes foundational gaps, and keeps…

June 12, 2026 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – May 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…

June 10, 2026 IXL Updates

IXL Admin Analytics: New ways to closely monitor your implementation

Administrators, do you want an even closer look at the types of skills students are working on? You can now drill down further into skill progress on your Skill Usage and Skill Proficiency reports! …

June 5, 2026 IXL Updates

Build foundational Spanish literacy with PreK–2 Spanish language arts

IXL Spanish Language Arts (SLA) helps teachers provide learners an exceptional Spanish literacy education. Now, IXL is growing its SLA curriculum with new skills for Pre-K through 2nd grade! IXL has been bringing thoughtful, research-driven…

June 16, 2026 IXL Updates

How a 5-Star Baltimore City School Uses IXL to Drive Math Growth

Ellie O’Connor, a 5th-grade math teacher, is a model for how educators at Hampstead Hill Academy use IXL daily to support large classes with wide-ranging instructional needs. She targets instruction, closes foundational gaps, and keeps…

June 12, 2026 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – May 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…

June 10, 2026 IXL Updates

IXL Admin Analytics: New ways to closely monitor your implementation

Administrators, do you want an even closer look at the types of skills students are working on? You can now drill down further into skill progress on your Skill Usage and Skill Proficiency reports! …

June 5, 2026 IXL Updates

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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

The Best Way to Prevent Kids’ “Summer Brain Drain”

  Summer: the season of beaches, pool parties, ice cream, and … brain drain. Did you know that on average students lose up to two months of math and reading skills over the summer? The…

June 27, 2016 At Home

Nothing says summer like a road trip!

Whether impromptu or planned out, a summer road trip is a great way to build memories and learn at the same time. Gas up your car and read on for three U.S. vacation-education combos!…

June 23, 2016 At Home

IXL Adds and Refreshes over 70 Math and Science Skills!

Love STEM? Get ready to dive into new science and math content! We’ve just released over 70 new or updated math and science skills across all our grade levels. There’s something for everyone to try—log…

June 20, 2016 At Home

All Creatures Great & Small: A Volunteer Day at the Zoo

IXL employees ventured into the wild last Saturday to participate in the Renew the Zoo volunteer opportunity at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens. We met bright and early at the zoo gates, with the…

June 17, 2016 Life at IXL

Life Lessons from Dads in Honor of Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day to dads and father figures everywhere! To celebrate the occasion, we asked IXL employees to share advice from their fathers or lessons they’ve shared with their own kids. We got back a…

June 16, 2016 At Home
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