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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…

May 12, 2026 At Home

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…

April 20, 2026 In the Classroom

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…

April 10, 2026 IXL Updates

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,…

March 20, 2026 In the Classroom

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…

May 12, 2026 At Home

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…

April 20, 2026 In the Classroom

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…

April 10, 2026 IXL Updates

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,…

March 20, 2026 In the Classroom

Get IXL news, tips, and offers!

Simplify substitute planning with IXL

Keep your class on track while you’re away with an IXL substitute plan! IXL takes the heavy lifting out of preparing for your absences, streamlines substitute duties, and makes it easy to catch up on…

October 28, 2024 Educator Insights

Track standards proficiency across your school or district

IXL has everything you need for standards success! With skills that perfectly match each of your state standards and built-in analytics, your teachers are equipped with the exact materials they need for their instruction. And…

October 21, 2024 IXL Updates

IXL Universal Reading Screeners: Maximize support with targeted screening

Ensure every student has the support they need to become confident readers with the IXL Universal Reading Screeners.   Each Reading Screener—one specifically designed for reading foundations, the other for comprehension—provides schools and districts with precise,…

October 7, 2024 IXL Updates

IXL Lesson Plans: Instant whole-class instruction

Every day, IXL helps you use your time more efficiently and supports each of your students at their exact learning level. From creating small groups using the Trouble Spots report to having students brush up…

October 2, 2024 In the Classroom

How to find IXL skills for your child to work on

Here are the highlights from this article! Meet goals with IXL’s plans: Ready-made sets of skills show what to work on [jump to section] Get a custom plan for your child: Grow fast with a plan tailored…

September 24, 2024 At Home

What’s new on IXL – June, July, and August 2024

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…

September 20, 2024 IXL Updates

Takeoff by IXL: Core math curriculum

We have some exciting news to share: IXL now offers a core math curriculum! We’re thrilled to offer this new option to help schools and districts bring personalization into their core instruction, and beyond….

September 12, 2024 In the Classroom

Start a school-versus-school IXL Leaderboard

IXL Leaderboards are a favorite motivation tool for students and educators alike. So we’re making leaderboards even bigger and better by adding school-versus-school tournaments! Now, primary and lead administrators for district accounts can now create…

September 3, 2024 In the Classroom

New for IXL Admin Analytics: the Time Spent report!

See how your students are engaging with IXL’s robust suite of resources in the newest report for administrators: the Time Spent report for schools and districts! …

August 29, 2024 IXL Updates

Meet IXL Badges, the new awards for teachers

We hear all the time that students love to earn IXL awards—so we’re expanding awards to teachers! Introducing IXL Badges, an exciting new way for you to have fun teaching with IXL and celebrate your…

August 26, 2024 In the Classroom

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2024: Winners!

This year’s Study in the Sun Contest has come to an end, and we’re thoroughly impressed by all the questions students have answered in the last few months. With more than 121,000 participants from around…

August 12, 2024 At Home

Reach new heights with the IXL LevelUp™ Diagnostic for PreK-12 math

Introducing the IXL LevelUp™ Diagnostic: the only unified solution that enables students to move seamlessly from assessment back into personalized practice. The LevelUp Diagnostic is scientifically advanced, only takes 45 minutes to complete, and is…

July 31, 2024 IXL Updates
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