What’s new on IXL – September 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. Each month we compile a list…
IXL at Hand: Printable resources that help you teach your way
IXL’s curriculum is constantly expanding, and now it’s bursting out from digital devices into your classroom! Say hello to IXL at Hand, a collection of printable resources including worksheets, activities, and more that are included…
Monitor completion of your LevelUp assessments
There’s a quick and easy way to see how many of your students have completed their Diagnostic assessment: the LevelUp Diagnostic Status report! This new report gives administrators and teachers live insight into their active…
‘Responsive teaching’ has never been more important, or harder
I once walked into a second-grade classroom where the teacher, Mrs. Johnson, was introducing a new concept. Within a few minutes she knew where every one of her students stood. She gauged their understanding based…
What’s new on IXL – September 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. Each month we compile a list…
IXL at Hand: Printable resources that help you teach your way
IXL’s curriculum is constantly expanding, and now it’s bursting out from digital devices into your classroom! Say hello to IXL at Hand, a collection of printable resources including worksheets, activities, and more that are included…
Monitor completion of your LevelUp assessments
There’s a quick and easy way to see how many of your students have completed their Diagnostic assessment: the LevelUp Diagnostic Status report! This new report gives administrators and teachers live insight into their active…
‘Responsive teaching’ has never been more important, or harder
I once walked into a second-grade classroom where the teacher, Mrs. Johnson, was introducing a new concept. Within a few minutes she knew where every one of her students stood. She gauged their understanding based…
Show and Tell: Eugene Wang
Meet Eugene Wang, a software engineer at IXL! We connected with Eugene to discuss why he joined IXL, what skills it takes to be a successful engineer, where he would go on a dream vacation,…
Special Delivery: IXLers Prepare and Deliver Food for Meals on Wheels
On a hot and sunny Thursday, IXL volunteers arrived at Meals on Wheels of Durham to assemble and deliver meals to homebound residents of the community. This was IXL’s third consecutive year working with the…
Establishing Success on the First Day of School
It’s a new year, a new class, and a new start! Make the most of those precious “new” moments with your students by establishing a strong foundation for the year to come. Read on for…
Suggest skills to individual students and classes!
IXL’s comprehensive K-12 curriculum has more than 10,000 skills across five subjects. Looking for a simple way to let students know which skills you’d like them to work on? We’ve got you covered with several…
Four Things Teachers Can Do in the Summer for an Easier Back-to-School Season
Summer is a time to relax, recharge, and catch up with friends and family. Be sure to enjoy these months to their fullest, but also consider using a bit of your time to get a…
IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2019: Leaderboard Update #2
It’s almost August, which means it’s time for the second leaderboard of our Study in the Sun contest. With more than 44,000 students participating in this year’s contest, the competition has sparked a lot of…
IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2019: Leaderboard Update #1
The Study in the Sun contest is off to a flying start! The effort so far* has been stellar and we can’t wait to see what else you’ll accomplish in the coming months. And now,…
How to beat the summer slide
Whether you call it the summer slide or summer brain drain, many parents worry that summertime is a prime time for kids to forget what they’ve learned during the school year. But how do you…
Find the Perfect Skills with IXL Skill Plans!
Here’s a big win for lesson planning! We recently released skill plans that make it even easier to reinforce your textbook lessons and prepare students for assessments. Read on to find the perfect skills for…
Tips for making screen time valuable
It’s no secret that kids are spending more time looking at screens than ever before. But never fear—you can still make sure your child’s time is productive and educational! According to a University of Michigan…
How to make the most out of a conference
Education and edtech conferences are a great way to fine tune your craft and learn effective strategies for supporting each of your students. With the annual ISTE conference approaching in late June, we’ve crafted a…
One for the Pages: IXLers Give Out Books at Día Day
As the sun rose over the Durham Public Schools Staff Development Center, a group of IXLers carried boxes full of books into the cafeteria and created neat piles for babies, children, and young adults. This…
