Carmen McCotter is a Rosetta Stone Professional Learning Specialist with experience as the director of an international English language school, Spanish professor, and ESL teacher. You’re already familiar with IXL’s all-in-one teaching and learning platform….
Many parents care just as much as you do about helping students make meaningful progress. But between busy schedules and a lack of teaching expertise, their involvement in their children’s learning can be a challenge….
Congratulations to this year’s IXL Elite 100! Our tenth annual Elite 100 list recognizes extraordinary teachers who devoted the previous year to serving students and prioritizing personalized learning. We’ve selected the list of 100 from…
What two techniques should be in every teacher’s toolbox? Bell work and exit tickets! Bell work gets your students warmed up while giving you a quick formative assessment, and exit tickets check how well your…
IXL makes it easy to prepare for standardized testing while seamlessly integrating the process into your lesson plans! With IXL, teachers have all the test prep tools they need, as well as built-in engagement tools…
As I was sitting in my office one day, it became clear that I wasn’t feeling well, so I went to Walgreens and bought a blood pressure cuff as a precaution. Its reading confirmed my…
Educators can give their communities a powerful tool that will help alleviate entrenched socioeconomic disparities. The resource is important for maintaining self-esteem, sharpening problem-solving abilities and honing conflict management skills. It is essential for high…
The United States is one of the most innovative nations in history. The U.S. has had more Nobel Prize winners than any other nation by a wide margin. American astronauts were the first humans to walk on…
IXL is the ideal learning platform for before-school and after-school care programs as it allows teachers to balance low-maintenance instruction while personalizing learning for students. …
Cross-curricular learning allows students to learn concepts in the context of multiple subjects at once. This fosters strong problem-solving skills that are necessary for everyday problems. IXL’s math, English language arts, science, and social studies skills…
Social studies is about the world around us, from understanding our needs and wants, to recognizing what it means to be a good citizen, to knowing states and countries. Often, though, teachers struggle to find…
Bring history, geography, and culture to life with IXL’s comprehensive K-8 social studies curriculum! IXL Social Studies is designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills while deepening their understanding of the world around…
