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What’s new on IXL – November 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…

December 17, 2025 IXL Updates

Become an IXL Minis student creator!

We’re excited to reopen our casting call for the next group of IXL Minis student creators! This is a unique chance for students to share their voices, spotlight their learning journeys, and show peers how…

December 16, 2025 IXL Updates

IXL’s Year in Review: 2025

2025 was an incredible year for the IXL community! We’re amazed at the many achievements of hardworking students and educators. Join us in celebrating everything we’ve accomplished together this year!…

December 15, 2025 At Home

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

What’s new on IXL – November 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…

December 17, 2025 IXL Updates

Become an IXL Minis student creator!

We’re excited to reopen our casting call for the next group of IXL Minis student creators! This is a unique chance for students to share their voices, spotlight their learning journeys, and show peers how…

December 16, 2025 IXL Updates

IXL’s Year in Review: 2025

2025 was an incredible year for the IXL community! We’re amazed at the many achievements of hardworking students and educators. Join us in celebrating everything we’ve accomplished together this year!…

December 15, 2025 At Home

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

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3 tips to build a virtual classroom community

Fostering a strong classroom community may look different in a virtual environment, but there are still fun ways to make it happen….

October 28, 2020 In the Classroom

4 tips for a great virtual back-to-school night

Like so many aspects of teaching now, a lot of back-to-school nights are moving online. The need to introduce yourself to parents and get them information remains the same, but fulfilling that requires making some…

October 23, 2020 In the Classroom

Resources to teach kids about voting

In the U.S., exercising one’s right to vote is a key way to participate in our democracy. Research shows that teaching kids about voting increases their chances of becoming informed and engaged citizens. So use…

October 20, 2020 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – October 2020

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

October 15, 2020 IXL Updates

Meeting Diverse Needs—In Class and at a Distance

Addressing individual needs for a highly diverse student population isn’t easy. But Tara Hills Elementary is meeting that challenge by using IXL to pinpoint student strengths and knowledge gaps, provide targeted practice and instruction aligned…

October 14, 2020 In the Classroom

Tips for managing your virtual classroom

What does classroom management look like without the classroom? How can teachers set expectations and hold students accountable during remote learning? We asked our Professional Learning Group of IXL teacher trainers, and here are their…

October 13, 2020 In the Classroom

Giving Students Ownership of Learning—In Class and At Home

The mission of St. Norbert Catholic School is to help all students achieve their personal best—in academics and beyond. IXL has helped the school shift to a student-driven learning model that targets instruction and practice…

October 9, 2020 In the Classroom

IXL tools to support new teachers

It’s a unique time to be a brand-new teacher. Not only are you navigating a new profession, but you also have the added challenges of the 2020-21 school year, as many schools have shifted to…

October 5, 2020 In the Classroom

Meeting Individual Needs in High School Algebra and Geometry

How do you address individual needs for math students at the high school level? Michael Meadows, a math teacher in Chicago Public Schools, was looking for an easier way to differentiate instruction for students in…

October 2, 2020 In the Classroom

Promote parent-teacher collaboration with these helpful resources

IXL can help you collaborate with parents to provide your students with even more support on their learning journeys. Share these resources and work with parents to help foster greater student engagement and motivation!…

October 1, 2020 In the Classroom

How to use IXL in your homeschool curriculum

IXL meets the unique needs of each learner with a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, personalized guidance, and real-time analytics. Because IXL is designed to be flexible, there are many ways you can use it to support…

September 29, 2020 At Home

Liven up remote learning with IXL Zoom backgrounds!

We’re excited to announce that official IXL Zoom backgrounds are here! Whether you’re a school administrator, teacher, student, or parent, you can customize your Zoom experience with these fun, education-themed backgrounds. Teachers and students can…

September 25, 2020 At Home
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