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Keep kids sharp this summer with IXL’s best-in-class workbooks

The dreaded “summer slide” is real. Research shows that students can lose hard-earned academic ground over the break, especially in math and reading. But just a few hours of learning each week can make a…

May 1, 2025 At Home

Tips to fit learning into your summer schedule

In between vacations, get-togethers, and fun in the sun, summer is a great time for kids to review what they’ve learned ahead of the new school year (or even get ahead in their studies)! IXL…

June 10, 2024 At Home

Road trip ideas for fun summer learning

Roll down the windows and turn up the tunes—it’s road trip season! Between the exciting journey and all the new places to explore along the way, road trips are a family favorite in the summertime….

June 5, 2024 At Home

Fun summer learning resources for families

Summer vacation is here, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Keeping your child engaged with education over the break can help them retain what they’ve learned, and get them ready to jump into…

June 13, 2023 At Home

4 ways to set up for a summer of learning

Summer vacation is just around the corner, but the learning doesn’t have to stop! Help students retain everything they’ve learned this past year and keep them on track for the fall with our summer resources:…

April 18, 2023 In the Classroom

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2022: Winners

We’ve made it to the finish line of this year’s summer contest, and we’re so impressed by all the learning students have achieved in the last few months! Since June 13, students all over the…

August 15, 2022 At Home

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2022: Leaderboard update #2

As we’re approaching the finish line in this year’s Study in the Sun contest, let’s see which learners are currently in the lead! Leaderboard results are as of July 17, 2022, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time…

July 22, 2022 At Home

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2022: Leaderboard update #1

The 2022 Study in the Sun contest is off and running, and we’re so impressed by all the learning happening around the world! Let’s take a look at the first leaderboard to see who’s in…

July 1, 2022 At Home

Creative learning activities for summer school

Keep the creativity flowing this summer with new learning activities! When the weather’s warm, it’s more important than ever to make learning engaging to help kids stay on track. If you’re teaching summer school, these…

June 22, 2022 In the Classroom

Fun ways to keep your child learning this summer

Summer break is here, but that doesn’t mean we need to take a learning break! Help kids stay engaged with fun learning activities so they’ll be ready to jump back in when school starts again….

June 8, 2022 At Home

Enter IXL’s 2022 Study in the Sun Contest!

What time is it? Summertime! And that means our annual Study in the Sun contest is back! This exciting showdown is the perfect way to keep students learning over summer break. Plus, winners will receive…

June 1, 2022 At Home

Fun ways to support your child’s learning over school break

Whether you’re taking a family vacation or spending time at home over your child’s next school break, there are simple ways you can keep the learning going! If you’re heading on a trip, prepare some…

March 10, 2022 At Home
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