Helping students get themselves “unstuck”
One of my biggest challenges as a fifth grade teacher was helping my students become more independent. With middle school just around the corner, I wanted my students to be able to navigate roadblocks when…
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The power of “yet”: How to develop your child’s growth mindset
Today’s youth are faced with challenges that none of us had growing up. With the world at their fingertips and social media permeating their everyday lives, children can feel that their accomplishments are constantly being…
IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2020: Leaderboard Update #1
As the weather heats up, so does the competition! Students around the world have made amazing progress in our Study in the Sun contest, and we’re excited to share our first leaderboard: PreK-4th grade Nimeesha…
3 ways to help students keep learning this summer
As teachers, we all know about the phenomenon called “the summer slide.” While it’s important to encourage students to get outside and enjoy summer activities, we also want to combat learning loss and help them…
Get reliable assessment results with IXL
Whether students are working in the classroom or at home, educators and parents can use IXL to assess their knowledge. Learn more about how you can quickly and accurately get insights into student understanding with…
Track your students’ at-home progress
Want to know what your students have been working on while they’re at home, and see what they may need help with? It’s easy to get the exact information you need with IXL Analytics! These…
Live Message: Connect with students in real time
A teacher favorite on IXL just got an exciting upgrade! IXL’s Live Classroom now offers a new feature—Live Message—which allows you to communicate with your students while they are working in IXL. Now, if you…
Intensive Math Students Exceed Growth Targets with IXL
Risa Byrd teaches Intensive Math at Pacetti Bay Middle School in Augustine, FL. Her students come to her needing extra support to fill in skill gaps and achieve grade-level mastery on the Florida State Assessment…
Enter IXL’s 2020 Study in the Sun contest!
Summer is right around the corner and so is our annual Study in the Sun contest! This competition is the perfect way to keep your skills fresh or even try out some new topics while…
IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2020: Winners
Nearly 24,000 classrooms from around the world competed in this year’s Spring Learning Showdown, and the competition was fierce! We know you’re anxious to see who came out on top, so here are the final…
Share IXL skills and sync rosters with Google Classroom
Did you know that IXL offers useful integrations with Google Classroom? You can easily assign IXL skills to students and manage your IXL roster—here’s how: Assign IXL skills through Google Classroom With just a…
Fostering parent-teacher collaboration
Establishing a clear line of communication between parents and teachers paves the pathway for student success. As a parent and former teacher, I believe the key to effective collaboration is setting expectations as clearly and…
