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Empowering All Learners to Reach Their Full Potential

Each year, new students arrive at Old Greenwich School from around the globe—often midyear, and with widely varied educational backgrounds. Yet this small shoreline school consistently ranks among Connecticut’s top performers. Principal Jennifer Bencivengo says…

December 5, 2025 In the Classroom

Play anywhere: IXL games are now on the IXL iOS app!

Get ready to play anytime, anywhere! IXL games are now available on the IXL iOS app for iPhones and iPads. Students can jump into their favorite games at home, in class, or on the go….

November 17, 2025 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – October 2025

At IXL, we never stop adding new features and skills to our award-winning teaching and learning platform, so you can always trust we’re on pace with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list…

November 10, 2025 IXL Updates

Introducing Student-Created IXL Minis for High School

We’re excited to share a brand-new collection of IXL Minis, created by high school students! These engaging videos offer authentic insights into how students can use IXL to succeed academically, stay motivated, and build skills…

October 20, 2025 In the Classroom

Empowering All Learners to Reach Their Full Potential

Each year, new students arrive at Old Greenwich School from around the globe—often midyear, and with widely varied educational backgrounds. Yet this small shoreline school consistently ranks among Connecticut’s top performers. Principal Jennifer Bencivengo says…

December 5, 2025 In the Classroom

Play anywhere: IXL games are now on the IXL iOS app!

Get ready to play anytime, anywhere! IXL games are now available on the IXL iOS app for iPhones and iPads. Students can jump into their favorite games at home, in class, or on the go….

November 17, 2025 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – October 2025

At IXL, we never stop adding new features and skills to our award-winning teaching and learning platform, so you can always trust we’re on pace with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list…

November 10, 2025 IXL Updates

Introducing Student-Created IXL Minis for High School

We’re excited to share a brand-new collection of IXL Minis, created by high school students! These engaging videos offer authentic insights into how students can use IXL to succeed academically, stay motivated, and build skills…

October 20, 2025 In the Classroom

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IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2022: Leaderboard update #2

As we’re approaching the finish line in this year’s Study in the Sun contest, let’s see which learners are currently in the lead! Leaderboard results are as of July 17, 2022, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time…

July 22, 2022 At Home

Excelling in Virtual Learning with IXL Math

Michael Jones teaches math to 100 6th graders in an all-virtual environment at Oregon Charter Academy, the oldest virtual school in Oregon. IXL allows Michael to align asynchronous work with live teaching and provide students…

July 21, 2022 In the Classroom

5 tips for new teachers from a former teacher

Whether you’re a recent graduate going into your first year of teaching or a veteran educator joining a new school, stepping into unfamiliar territory can lead to a lot of anxiety. New colleagues, new curriculum,…

July 18, 2022 In the Classroom

Start the school year strong with IXL Analytics for administrators

For most students and teachers, that first-day-of-school excitement is still several weeks away. But as a district or school leader, you likely already have your pencils sharpened and at the ready. Now is the perfect…

July 15, 2022 In the Classroom

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2022: Leaderboard update #1

The 2022 Study in the Sun contest is off and running, and we’re so impressed by all the learning happening around the world! Let’s take a look at the first leaderboard to see who’s in…

July 1, 2022 At Home

What’s new on IXL – June 2022

At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized 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 a…

June 29, 2022 IXL Updates

Creative learning activities for summer school

Keep the creativity flowing this summer with new learning activities! When the weather’s warm, it’s more important than ever to make learning engaging to help kids stay on track. If you’re teaching summer school, these…

June 22, 2022 In the Classroom

IXL: An award-winning personalized learning program

Since 2007, IXL Learning has been dedicated to providing the best learning experience possible. In schools, educators use IXL for intervention and enrichment, and parents use IXL at home to maximize learning. Today, more than…

June 20, 2022 At Home

How to get your child more interested in math

Not everyone thinks of themselves as a “math person.” If your child hasn’t exactly taken to math, don’t fret! It may mean they haven’t found a method for math learning that works for them yet….

June 13, 2022 At Home

Fun ways to keep your child learning this summer

Summer break is here, but that doesn’t mean we need to take a learning break! Help kids stay engaged with fun learning activities so they’ll be ready to jump back in when school starts again….

June 8, 2022 At Home

Enter IXL’s 2022 Study in the Sun Contest!

What time is it? Summertime! And that means our annual Study in the Sun contest is back! This exciting showdown is the perfect way to keep students learning over summer break. Plus, winners will receive…

June 1, 2022 At Home

What’s new on IXL – May 2022

At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized 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 a…

June 1, 2022 IXL Updates
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