IXL Learning announces acquisition of Vocabulary.com

IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform, announced the acquisition of Vocabulary.com, the leading educational destination for improving literacy through vocabulary building.

In 2019, the company announced the acquisition of Education.com, a leading online education destination for over 23 million teachers and parents.

“Vocabulary.com is one of the most thoughtfully designed educational products we’ve seen,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. “They have an elegant way of helping students make meaningful connections between words and the things they care about, from their favorite books to sports and pop culture. We’re excited to join forces and inspire a love of language among even more learners.”

“Vocabulary.com’s mission is to expand access to education and understanding through vocabulary instruction,” said Michael Freedman, CEO of Vocabulary.com. “For us, it’s not just about the words.  It’s about improving literacy. That’s what makes joining IXL such an exciting prospect. It allows us to more fully achieve our mission.”

IXL Learning was founded in 1998. It offers a personalized learning platform that helps every student become a strong, confident learner. Featuring a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, the IXL Real-Time Diagnostic, personalized guidance and actionable Analytics, IXL is proven to improve learning outcomes for all students.

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