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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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Tips from teachers: How IXL supports MTSS

A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model is designed to address the needs of all students. It looks like this: Tier 1: Every student receives high-quality classroom instruction  Tier 2: Students who need extra support…

August 18, 2022 In the Classroom

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2022: Winners

We’ve made it to the finish line of this year’s summer contest, and we’re so impressed by all the learning students have achieved in the last few months! Since June 13, students all over the…

August 15, 2022 At Home

Tips from teachers: Best practices with IXL’s Real-Time Diagnostic

The IXL Real-Time Diagnostic is an easy and effective way to monitor any student’s learning. Unlike a traditional benchmark assessment, the Real-Time Diagnostic is always available, which means students’ proficiency levels, tailored recommendations, and growth…

August 12, 2022 In the Classroom

The IXL assessment suite: A seamless solution for learning growth

Note: In March 2025, we updated the names of IXL’s diagnostics to better reflect the capabilities of our assessments! The assessment names, report titles, and other related terminology in this blog post may not be…

August 11, 2022 In the Classroom

Accelerating student growth at Johnson City Schools

When Johnson City School District was looking to support their math needs, they invested in IXL Math to provide equitable instruction across the district. Since then, their students have seen accelerated growth through district-wide personalized…

August 10, 2022 In the Classroom

IXL Live: We’re coming to 60 cities this fall!

Become a certified IXL expert by joining our IXL Live workshops this fall! We’re hosting both in-person and virtual events across the country. In this engaging half-day session, our experienced professional learning specialists will take…

August 8, 2022 In the Classroom

Help Texas ELL students thrive with IXL’s TELPAS skill plan!

IXL’s custom-built skill plans are designed to support every student—and provide you with a seamless way to differentiate learning in your classroom. You’ll find skill plans for popular textbooks, assessments, and state standards in all…

August 3, 2022 In the Classroom

IXL Universal Math Screener: Intervention planning made simple

Set each student on the path to success this school year with early intervention! IXL’s Universal Screener identifies at-risk students in just 20 minutes for quick and easy planning. And when paired with our assessment…

August 1, 2022 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – July 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 1, 2022 IXL Updates

IXL resources for high school learning

High school is an exciting time for teachers and students alike! As students begin to grow into their own, educators have the unique opportunity to help them learn how to better take charge of their…

July 29, 2022 In the Classroom

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
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