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Whether kids are road-tripping, camping or just hanging out at home, these all-in-one workbooks are a great way to reinforce key skills, boost confidence and help them start the new school year strong.Just 15 minutes a day keeps the summer slide awayThe 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 big difference. Each IXL Ultimate Summer Workbook is organized into 12 weeks of five-day practice, with two pages of activities a day that learners can finish in 15 minutes or less. Along the way, kids track their progress with stickers, take brain breaks and explore activities that get them moving, thinking or creating."Parents want their kids to enjoy summer, but they also want them to keep learning," said Kate Mattison, Vice President of Curriculum at IXL Learning. "These workbooks make that possible in a way that feels fun for the whole family."A workbook for every stageThe IXL Ultimate Summer Workbooks are available in three editions:For students moving from 1st to 2nd grade : Focuses on fact fluency, telling time, phonics, map skills, weather and more: Focuses on fact fluency, telling time, phonics, map skills, weather and more From 2nd to 3rd grade : Covers multi-digit math, grammar, reading comprehension, natural resources and basic economics: Covers multi-digit math, grammar, reading comprehension, natural resources and basic economics From 3rd to 4th grade: Builds skills in division, figurative language, poetry, geography and physical science topicsPacked with varietyEvery workbook is filled with colorful illustrations, carefully crafted questions and playful challenges across four core elementary school subjects

When students learn math, they should experience something different: engaging, personalized instruction that allows everyone to excel, both in school and beyond. The new Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools (MFCPS) lays out an ambitious roadmap toward that goal. Today, IXL Learning introduces the vehicle that will take students there: Takeoff by IXL, California Edition.Reach every studentAs the first and only fully integrated digital core program, Takeoff blends instruction, differentiation tools, assessments and real-time insights into one seamless experience.Daily lessons include readiness skills, targeted recommendations and practice activities that help teachers deliver instruction at the right level for every student. These built-in supports make it easier to create equitable learning opportunities while keeping the whole class moving forward together. Takeoff doesn't stop there: It also empowers teachers during instruction with "Tips for support" and "Ideas for extension," which offer specific strategies to assist students and challenge those ready to advance.Mid-unit check-ins and end-of-unit tests assess what students have learned, but what happens next is where Takeoff stands out. Personalization Days, embedded into the curriculum the day after each test, turn assessment data into action

More than 380,000 learners worldwide raced to expand their vocabularies and earn top spots in their divisions, states and regions. SAN MATEO, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lament, assonance, terra cotta. These are just a few of the 4.6 million words learners mastered in Vocabulary.com's Spring 2025 Vocabulary Bowl, the world's largest academic contest. But it's not just about racking up points—it's about the thrill of competition, the satisfaction of real progress and the reading and writing skills that last long after the season ends. This spring, more than 380,000 learners and 30,000 teachers from 109 countries joined the action, proving that words have the power to connect and inspire. A global showdown: Only 5% of schools earned titles—meaning this season's winners are in a word class of their own