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IXL Launches LevelUp Diagnostic Snapshots to Track Classroom Progress
Learn how IXL’s new LevelUp Diagnostic Snapshot tracks student progress in 15 minutes, and what these quick interim assessments mean for families and schools.
IXL Launches 15-Minute 'Snapshot' Tests to Track Student Growth
IXL's new 15-minute LevelUp Snapshot aims to track student growth quickly, but educators face questions about validity and potential student burnout.
How 'Test-Driving' Classroom Software Saves School Budgets
Learn how school districts are using teacher-led edtech pilots to prevent software waste and ensure classroom technology actually improves student learning.
How to Choose and Use Back-to-School Tech for Real Learning
Discover how platforms like IXL and gamified learning apps impact academic performance, and how parents can use them to prevent learning loss.
Do Digital Learning Platforms Actually Help Students Improve?
Discover how popular back-to-school apps like IXL and Rosetta Stone impact student learning, and what research says about using them effectively at home.
Why Popular Back-to-School Apps Fall Short as Standalone Teachers
Learn why popular learning apps like IXL and Rosetta Stone fail as standalone teachers, and how research shows parents can balance digital drills with human instruction.
New National Norms for IXL Math Spark Debates Over Student Anxiety
With IXL introducing national norms for diagnostics, new data shows how just 15 minutes of weekly practice can prevent learning loss without screen fatigue.
Is IXL Learning Right for Your Child? What Parents Need to Know
With IXL offering new family membership discounts, discover how to use the platform's adaptive learning tools without triggering student math anxiety.
New Study Reveals How IXL Math Helps Prevent Summer Learning Loss
A new study of 50,000 students reveals how short, weekly sessions on IXL Math can prevent summer learning loss and give kids a five-week head start.
Why the SmartScore in IXL Is Sparking Debate Among Parents
Discover how IXL's 'SmartScore' mechanic impacts young learners and how parents can use research-backed strategies to reduce math anxiety at home.
Education.com Hits 40,000 Resources to Help Diverse Learners
Education.com expands its digital library to 40,000 resources. Discover how educators use scaffolding and personalized tools to support diverse learners.
How Short Summer Math Practice Helps Prevent the 'Summer Slide'
Learn how a new study connects short weekly math practice to prevented summer learning loss, and why parents raise concerns over gamified academic stress.