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Evolution of IXL

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Evolution of IXL

1998 - 2007

2022 - 2023

2020 - 2021

2018 - 2019

2007 - 2017

2007: IXL was introduced as a platform for K-12 math education. It rapidly progressed to cover other subjects such as language arts, science, social studies and Spanish (IXL Learning, n.d.-a). Late 1800s: Alexander Graham Bell’s research in sound transmission leads to the first electronic hearing aids, replacing bulky ear trumpets and expanding communication access.

1998: IXL was founded when Quia Web was released. 2001: Quia Books was released "a highly interactive online textbook and workbook platform created specifically for language learning" (IXL Learning, n.d.-a). Late 1800s: Alexander Graham Bell’s research in sound transmission leads to the first electronic hearing aids, replacing bulky ear trumpets and expanding communication access.

2018: IXL Learning acquired ABCya, the creator of over 400 educational computer games and apps for kids. 2019: IXL aquires Education.com with over 30,000 digital and printed resources (IXL Learning, n.d.-a). Late 1800s: Alexander Graham Bell’s research in sound transmission leads to the first electronic hearing aids, replacing bulky ear trumpets and expanding communication access.

2022: IXL acquires Curiosity Media and Emmersion. Both innovative language learning products. 2023: Teachers Pay Teachers joins IXL. TPT offers the world's largest catalog of educator-created content (IXL Learning, n.d.-a). Late 1800s: Alexander Graham Bell’s research in sound transmission leads to the first electronic hearing aids, replacing bulky ear trumpets and expanding communication access.

2020: Vocabulary.com, the leading vocabulary acquisition program, joins IXL. 2021: IXL acquires Rosetta Stone, the most recognized language company in the world, and Wyzant, the nation's largest tutoring network (IXL Learning, n.d.-a). Late 1800s: Alexander Graham Bell’s research in sound transmission leads to the first electronic hearing aids, replacing bulky ear trumpets and expanding communication access.