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How IXL video tutorials support early literacy with the Science of Reading

You don’t need to be an expert in the Science of Reading to give learners a strong start in literacy. With IXL English Language Arts, teachers and parents can feel confident they’re teaching young children…

October 19, 2023 In the Classroom

How to integrate social studies into reading blocks

Social studies is about the world around us, from understanding our needs and wants, to recognizing what it means to be a good citizen, to knowing states and countries. Often, though, teachers struggle to find…

October 13, 2023 Educator Insights

Narrowing the Learning Gap for High School and Adult Learners

In the wake of disrupted learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, a math instructor teaching at an alternative school and a university in Arkansas was inspired to address the gaps in math for his adolescent and…

October 11, 2023 In the Classroom

IXL Math Spurs Success on End-of-Course Exams

Students in Laura Loftus’s middle school honors Algebra I and Geometry classes have the opportunity to challenge themselves with high school-level curricula. With help from IXL’s dynamic and adaptive learning platform, her students achieved a…

October 4, 2023 In the Classroom

Supercharge English language learning with Rosetta Stone and IXL

When English language learners arrive in the classroom, they come with varying levels of English language proficiency. To help them succeed, teachers need to be able to individualize and personalize instruction in order to meet…

September 27, 2023 In the Classroom

Boost learning with new ELA video tutorials!

IXL video tutorials are now available for select Pre-K through 8th grade English language arts skills! Building on the popularity of IXL’s math tutorials, these expert-led videos feature Wyzant instructors that help students master key…

September 25, 2023 IXL Updates

Play educational games on IXL Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia!

Students on IXL’s CA, UK, and AU editions can now play games right on IXL! Our comprehensive curriculum includes more than 100 educational games for preschool and primary school students, offering early learners a fun…

September 1, 2023 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – August 2023

At IXL, we strive to keep our teaching and learning platform in line and up to date with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list of our top new features to help you—as…

August 31, 2023 IXL Updates

How IXL prepares students for the new SAT

In case you missed it: PSAT and SAT test takers in the U.S. are saying goodbye to pencil and paper. As of spring 2024, the SAT is administered as a fully digital exam. The new…

August 29, 2023 In the Classroom

High school tips and strategies from IXL Ambassadors

High school is an exciting time for both students and their teachers! As students explore their interests and cultivate critical skills, high school teachers play a crucial role in helping learners build a foundation for…

August 23, 2023 In the Classroom

The IXL dashboard: Empowering students to own their learning!

Shift learning into high gear with the IXL student dashboard! From the moment students sign into IXL, they’ll know exactly what to work on next, and can celebrate all of the progress they’ve made so…

August 13, 2023 In the Classroom

Rev up your IXL implementation with the teacher dashboard

With the IXL teacher dashboard, you’re in the driver’s seat for your unique IXL implementation!  The dashboard puts IXL’s curriculum, engagement tools, assessment data, and analytics at your fingertips, making it easy to find the…

August 13, 2023 In the Classroom
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