What’s new on IXL – January 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…
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Help Spanish-speaking students thrive with IXL Spanish Language Arts
A new subject is joining IXL’s comprehensive curriculum! Introducing IXL Spanish Language Arts (SLA), a new addition to help students develop fluency and confidence in Spanish literacy. IXL SLA supports grade 3-5 Spanish language learning…
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,…
How to integrate social studies into reading blocks
Social studies is about the world around us, from understanding our needs and wants, to recognizing what it means to be a good citizen, to knowing states and countries. Often, though, teachers struggle to find…
Practice close reading with IXL’s book study skills
IXL has a new topic in middle school English language arts: book study skills! These skills support instruction for critically acclaimed novels and nonfiction books, including The Giver, A Long Walk to Water, and many…
How to use IXL to support students’ learning styles
Many educators would agree that student learning doesn’t always happen in the same way or at the same pace. With this in mind, one size certainly does not fit all when it comes to providing…