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What’s new on IXL – June & July 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…

August 14, 2026 IXL Updates

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2026: Winners!

The Study in the Sun Contest has officially wrapped. Participants rose to the learning challenge and answered nearly 20 million questions during the competition!  Every student who met their goal (7,000+ questions for PK-4th and…

August 11, 2026 At Home

K-12 assessment needs a pulse; the IXL LevelUp Diagnostic is providing a heartbeat

This article was originally published on Forbes. How assessment reform can reinvigorate K-12 learning  A more strategic approach to measuring achievement has been unfolding across K-12 education. That shift recently came into focus in Texas,…

July 15, 2026 In the Classroom

The LevelUp Diagnostic is nationally normed!

Now, with national norms for K-12 math and ELA, the LevelUp Diagnostic provides you with an even more comprehensive understanding of student performance! …

July 13, 2026 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – June & July 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…

August 14, 2026 IXL Updates

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2026: Winners!

The Study in the Sun Contest has officially wrapped. Participants rose to the learning challenge and answered nearly 20 million questions during the competition!  Every student who met their goal (7,000+ questions for PK-4th and…

August 11, 2026 At Home

K-12 assessment needs a pulse; the IXL LevelUp Diagnostic is providing a heartbeat

This article was originally published on Forbes. How assessment reform can reinvigorate K-12 learning  A more strategic approach to measuring achievement has been unfolding across K-12 education. That shift recently came into focus in Texas,…

July 15, 2026 In the Classroom

The LevelUp Diagnostic is nationally normed!

Now, with national norms for K-12 math and ELA, the LevelUp Diagnostic provides you with an even more comprehensive understanding of student performance! …

July 13, 2026 IXL Updates

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3 popular teacher reports on IXL

IXL Analytics is a powerful tool that offers many ways for teachers to see data about their classroom. Whether you want to take the pulse of your whole roster or drill down and see how…

November 4, 2020 In the Classroom

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
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