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How a 5-Star Baltimore City School Uses IXL to Drive Math Growth

Ellie O’Connor, a 5th-grade math teacher, is a model for how educators at Hampstead Hill Academy use IXL daily to support large classes with wide-ranging instructional needs. She targets instruction, closes foundational gaps, and keeps…

June 12, 2026 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – May 2026

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…

June 10, 2026 IXL Updates

IXL Admin Analytics: New ways to closely monitor your implementation

Administrators, do you want an even closer look at the types of skills students are working on? You can now drill down further into skill progress on your Skill Usage and Skill Proficiency reports! …

June 5, 2026 IXL Updates

Changing the Trajectory in Middle School Math

“It’s not where you start, but where you finish,” says Dr. Bryant Shaw, Principal of Casey Middle School. With most students entering below grade level and the school approaching turnaround status, Casey needed a way…

May 26, 2026 In the Classroom

How a 5-Star Baltimore City School Uses IXL to Drive Math Growth

Ellie O’Connor, a 5th-grade math teacher, is a model for how educators at Hampstead Hill Academy use IXL daily to support large classes with wide-ranging instructional needs. She targets instruction, closes foundational gaps, and keeps…

June 12, 2026 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – May 2026

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…

June 10, 2026 IXL Updates

IXL Admin Analytics: New ways to closely monitor your implementation

Administrators, do you want an even closer look at the types of skills students are working on? You can now drill down further into skill progress on your Skill Usage and Skill Proficiency reports! …

June 5, 2026 IXL Updates

Changing the Trajectory in Middle School Math

“It’s not where you start, but where you finish,” says Dr. Bryant Shaw, Principal of Casey Middle School. With most students entering below grade level and the school approaching turnaround status, Casey needed a way…

May 26, 2026 In the Classroom

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IXL Ambassador 2021-2022 year in review

Our first year of the IXL Ambassador Program is officially in the books and we’d like to take a moment to highlight all of our Ambassadors’ amazing accomplishments from this year!  The Ambassador Program celebrates…

October 12, 2022 In the Classroom

Skill plans have arrived in the UK

Skip the lesson planning, IXL has you covered. Custom-built by our curriculum team, IXL skill plans match your national curriculum and exam standards to the perfect IXL skills. A one-stop solution for meeting your teaching…

October 10, 2022 In the Classroom

Meet the suite: Maximize growth with IXL’s assessment tools

Unlock maximum learning growth by pairing real-time performance data with IXL’s comprehensive curriculum! The IXL assessment suite consists of three state-of-the-art tools that assess student grade-level performance — offering detail at the whole school all…

October 7, 2022 In the Classroom

Using IXL Analytics to support family-teacher conferences

When you’re looking for deeper insight into how your students are performing, the reports available in IXL Analytics make it easy to track their progress and offer the right level of support. Every question answered,…

October 6, 2022 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – September 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…

October 4, 2022 IXL Updates

Practice close reading with IXL’s book study skills

IXL has a new topic in middle school English language arts: book study skills!  These skills support instruction for critically acclaimed novels and nonfiction books, including The Giver, A Long Walk to Water, and many…

September 20, 2022 IXL Updates

Introducing IXL teacher notifications: A new way to stay up to date with IXL

Teachers, never miss an important update with IXL’s new notifications center! Here you’ll receive helpful insights into your class’s progress, timely reminders, and news on all the latest IXL teacher tools. You can view all…

September 16, 2022 In the Classroom

How to use IXL to support students’ learning styles

Many educators would agree that student learning doesn’t always happen in the same way or at the same pace. With this in mind, one size certainly does not fit all when it comes to providing…

September 16, 2022 In the Classroom

Tips for supporting your child’s learning at school

Help your child thrive this year with IXL! We’ve put together a packed list of resources you can use to monitor assignments and provide support on topics that may be challenging. Plus, IXL automatically tracks…

September 9, 2022 At Home

IXL District Analytics: Comprehensive diagnostic reporting

IXL’s District Analytics make it easy for administrators to get more complete visibility into your data and uncover insights at every level. And now IXL has four new diagnostic reports, also available for IXL School…

September 8, 2022 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – August 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…

August 29, 2022 IXL Updates

A game-changing learning solution for Tucson Unified School District

Tucson Unified School District needed an education solution that created an optimal learning and working environment for students and teachers. With IXL, Tucson Unified found a game-changing program that empowers students through personalized learning, informs…

August 22, 2022 In the Classroom
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