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IXL Learning Acquires Teachers Pay Teachers, the World's Largest Platform for Educator-Created Content

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif. and NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, announced that it has acquired TPT (otherwise known as Teachers Pay Teachers), which offers the world's largest catalog of educator-created content and tools for digital instruction. More than 7 million educators, including 85 percent of PK-12 teachers in the U.S., use the platform to find teacher-created resources that help them support students and benefit from the expertise of fellow educators.

Key Points: 
  • Teachers Pay Teachers is the newest member of the IXL Learning family of world-renowned brands, which include Rosetta Stone , IXL , Vocabulary.com , SpanishDictionary.com , inglés.com , ABCya , Education.com , Wyzant and Emmersion .
  • More than 7 million free and paid resources are available on Teachers Pay Teachers today, and these cover nearly every PK-12 subject.
  • Additionally, the Teachers Pay Teachers platform presents an opportunity for educators to generate income and support each other through the purchase of educational materials.
  • "We are so happy to welcome Teachers Pay Teachers into the IXL Learning family.

IXL Wins Prestigious SIIA CODiE Award for Third Consecutive Year; Honored as Best Mathematics Instructional Solution for Grades PK-8

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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SAN MATEO, Calif., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by more than 13 million students, announced that the IXL platform has won the 2022 SIIA CODiE award for Best Math Instructional Solution for Grades PK-8. The CODiEs bring together teachers, administrators and education experts to honor the world's most innovative services that help students learn. IXL was selected after undergoing a rigorous review by expert judges, including detailed assessments from current and former educators, and votes from SIIA members.

Key Points: 
  • IXL's recent achievement marks its seventh CODiE win in six years: IXL secured a second-consecutive win in a math category (Best Advanced Mathematics Solution - 2021), was honored twice as the best solution for Foundational English Language Arts (2021, 2020) and won the prestigious Best Educational App award three times (2020, 2018, 2017).
  • "We are thrilled that IXL Math has been honored by the SIIA CODiE Awards againthis time as the most effective way to teach essential math skills.
  • In addition to winning this year's CODiE award in the foundational math category, IXL was named the Best Advanced Mathematics Instructional Solution in 2021.
  • IXL ELA was also honored by the CODiE's in 2020 and 2021 as the best solution for developing foundational English language arts skills.

Wyzant Closes 2020 Reporting Record-Breaking Growth and Continued Innovation

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyzant ,the largest tutoring marketplace in the U.S., today reported record-breaking company growth in 2020.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyzant ,the largest tutoring marketplace in the U.S., today reported record-breaking company growth in 2020.
  • "2020 posed incredible challenges for so many people and parents, students, and educators were at the top of that list," said Elaine Richards, Wyzant COO & President.
  • While the need for academic support outside of hybrid and remote schooling dramatically increased in 2020, Wyzant also helped adult learners pursue a range of hobbies.
  • As a whole, tutors on Wyzant logged more than ten million hours of tutoring in 2020.

Wyzant Launches Free Video Series Dedicated to Civics Education Ahead of Historic Presidential Election

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyzant , the largest tutoring marketplace in the U.S., today announced a new three-part, on-demand video series leading up to the presidential election that is dedicated to educating all age groups on concepts relevant to the election and history of U.S. democracy.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyzant , the largest tutoring marketplace in the U.S., today announced a new three-part, on-demand video series leading up to the presidential election that is dedicated to educating all age groups on concepts relevant to the election and history of U.S. democracy.
  • Led by expert tutors, the Wyzant Under Five on-demand, video series discusses key topics in a concise and informative way in under 5 minutes.
  • "This series provides information that hopefully instills excitement in exercising your civic right, whether you're a future voter, voting for the first time, or the twentieth."
  • Every lesson is pay-as-you-go, and if you don't love your first hour with a new tutor, it's free, guaranteed

Wyzant Launches Online Learning Benefits Package for Businesses

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
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CHICAGO, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyzant , the largest tutoring marketplace in the U.S., today announced its Wyzant for Business education benefits package.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyzant , the largest tutoring marketplace in the U.S., today announced its Wyzant for Business education benefits package.
  • The corporate benefit will give businesses the option to subsidize personalized, online instruction to employees who are looking to supplement learning for children or even for themselves to upskill in their careers.
  • "We're happy to be able to work directly with businesses looking to supplement employees and their families with online learning benefits.
  • Wyzant for Business works bygiving businesses the option to acquire tutoring credits at a discounted enterprise rate to then disperse to their employees.

Wyzant Launches Homeschooling Tutor Concierge Service

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
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CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyzant , the largest tutoring marketplace in the U.S., today launched the Group & Individual Homeschooling Tutor Concierge Service to aid parents who are looking for online tutors to supplement their children's learning during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyzant , the largest tutoring marketplace in the U.S., today launched the Group & Individual Homeschooling Tutor Concierge Service to aid parents who are looking for online tutors to supplement their children's learning during the pandemic.
  • Wyzant has more than 65,000 tutors on its platform, many specializing in, and qualified to offer high-quality homeschooling to students this year.
  • Wyzant has seen homeschooling requests surge on its platform by 2,450% percent as schools across the country announce plans for remote or hybrid learning for the fall.
  • Wyzant's new Virtual Homeschooling Concierge Service works by helping parents connect with qualified teachers who fit their children's needs to offer the most personalized learning experience possible.