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…
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….
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
IXL Releases 100 Brand New Skills Across All Subjects!
We’re here to help students continue learning all summer long, and now there’s a hundred new ways they can do so! We’ve just added 100 brand new skills to IXL in language arts, science, social…
IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2016: Leaderboard Update #2
We’re past the halfway point for the summer usage contest, and we have around 30,000 people participating. That equals a lot of summer learning!…
Fun, Simple Science Experiments You Can Do At Home
Summer is a time for adventure and exploration. Which means it’s a perfect opportunity for some scientific exploration of the natural world! From making rain to ice volcanoes, keep your kids active and learning with…
IXL Lends a Hand to Protect Little Owls during 4th of July Fireworks
July had barely begun before IXL volunteers were at it again! A group of brave IXLers spent the evening of July 4th helping at Shoreline Park in Mountain View, Calif. by protecting a sensitive wildlife…
