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Build foundational Spanish literacy with PreK–2 Spanish language arts

IXL Spanish Language Arts (SLA) helps teachers provide learners an exceptional Spanish literacy education. Now, IXL is growing its SLA curriculum with new skills for Pre-K through 2nd grade! IXL has been bringing thoughtful, research-driven…

June 16, 2026 IXL Updates

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

Build foundational Spanish literacy with PreK–2 Spanish language arts

IXL Spanish Language Arts (SLA) helps teachers provide learners an exceptional Spanish literacy education. Now, IXL is growing its SLA curriculum with new skills for Pre-K through 2nd grade! IXL has been bringing thoughtful, research-driven…

June 16, 2026 IXL Updates

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

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Just Released! A Whole New Way to Explore IXL

Ever wondered what to work on? Looking for the exact skills to help you overcome a learning roadblock? Well, IXL has released a brand new recommendations feature that does all that and more!…

September 13, 2016 At Home

How to Motivate Your Students with IXL

Ah, the new school year, a time of fresh starts and classrooms full of energy. Kids are eager to learn and motivated to start the year off strong. But what happens a few months in…

September 9, 2016 In the Classroom

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2016 Winners

As we bid a fond farewell to summer and ring in the new school year, it’s also time to wrap up our Study in the Sun usage contest. We’re so impressed with the hard work…

September 7, 2016 At Home

IXL Releases Pre-K and Kindergarten Language Arts, Calculus Skills, and More

IXL has a back-to-school present for you: two new language arts grade levels for early learners, the debut of calculus content, and more science and geometry skills! Go to IXL.com to try them out or…

September 6, 2016 At Home

4 Ways to Build Relationships with Your Students’ Parents

The start of a new school year is a great time to begin building positive partnerships with your students’ parents. To kick off those parent-teacher connections, check out these easy getting-to-know-you ideas and communication tips….

August 31, 2016 In the Classroom

Lesson Planning Inspiration: Part 2

As you get back into the swing of school, it helps to hear how other teachers have approached lesson planning and what strategies they have to share. At IXL, we’re lucky to have a number…

August 26, 2016 In the Classroom

Entertaining Icebreakers for the First Day of School

First-day-of-school icebreakers can do triple duty for your classroom: They ease kids into a new environment, establish a sense of community, and allow students to get to know their new peers and new teacher. If…

August 23, 2016 In the Classroom

IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2016: Leaderboard Update #3

We’re in the homestretch for the Study in the Sun usage contest. The contest ends August 31, leaving just over a week to make it into the top 3 and win an iPad Mini 4!…

August 19, 2016 At Home

How to Help Your Child Transition into a New School Year

Adjusting to change can be hard, especially for kids who are entering a new school level. That’s why we’ve gathered some age-appropriate strategies to ace school transitions and gear up for a fresh year of…

August 18, 2016 At Home

Key Tech Questions to Ask at the Start of the School Year

The addition of edtech tools to classrooms is bringing about a new age of learning, but that doesn’t eliminate the need for careful consideration of how best to add new technology to your school. So…

August 17, 2016 In the Classroom

Lesson Planning Inspiration: Part 1

Back to school is back in full force! It’s both overwhelming and exciting to start a new school year as you meet new students and plan out the year ahead. That’s why we’ve pulled lots…

August 15, 2016 In the Classroom

How to Design Your Classroom for the New School Year

Among the 1,001 things to think about during the back-to-school flurry is how you’ll set up your classroom. From seating to lights to decor, these ideas will help you foster a space for learning and…

August 11, 2016 In the Classroom
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