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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.
New IXL Summer Math Study Highlights Parent Tension Over Screen Time
While IXL claims summer math practice prevents learning loss, parents and educators raise concerns over math anxiety, rigid grading, and screen limits.
As IXL Hits 200 Billion Questions, Parents Flag Scoring Stress
While IXL celebrates 200 billion questions answered, cognitive science and parent feedback reveal the heavy emotional toll of the app's SmartScore algorithm.
TeachTown Wins Award as Research Backs Inclusive Pre-K Classrooms
Learn why TeachTown's Launch for PreK won a major award, and how research shows inclusive early classrooms and speech support help neurodiverse children thrive.
Summer Learning Apps: Why Math and Reading Need Different Strategies
Before buying summer learning app subscriptions, learn what research says about subject-specific summer learning loss and the mechanics of top EdTech tools.
Why Schools Fail When They Leave Teachers Out of EdTech Buying
Learn how school districts waste billions on top-down edtech contracts and why giving purchasing power back to classroom teachers improves student learning.
IXL Wins Top EdTech Award as Educators Debate Screen Frustration
IXL won the Editor's Choice Award at the 2026 ETIH Awards. Learn how this all-in-one platform measures up and how to manage homework screen fatigue.