4 Ways to Celebrate Linguistic Diversity
There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world today, and over 300 of those are spoken in the U.S., so chances are your students speak some of them. Strategies for teaching ELLs often focus…
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The 2017 IXL Spring Learning Showdown Is Here!
Get ready! The annual IXL Spring Learning Showdown begins April 1st. Prepare for a month of learning by challenging your class to answer as many questions as they can for the chance to win a…
Celebrate Pi Day with IXL!
The most irrational day of the year is fast approaching, and we have lots of ideas for how you can celebrate 3/14 with your class. We’re sharing activities for all grades that will help your…
How to Foster Self-Directed Learning in Your Classroom
Socrates said that “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” It’s an apt metaphor for learning, but how exactly do you go about kindling those flames? Encouraging student agency…
The Ins and Outs of Self-Directed Learning in the Classroom
The term “self-directed learning” has been flying around education circles, but what exactly is it and why is it important in the classroom? We tackle these questions and more below….
New Phonics and Reading Skills for Budding Bookworms!
Exciting news for young readers and writers: we’ve just released over 100 new phonics and reading skills to support early literacy development! And—we have new and revamped math skills for kindergarten through precalculus, as well…
How to Help Your Child Maintain a School-Life Balance
After-school activities are important for your child’s development and teach valuable life lessons. However, too many activities could lead to stress, exhaustion, or a lack of motivation. Here are a few things you can do…
IXL Super Strategies: Get the Most Out of IXL Analytics
Looking for a powerful tool that helps you zero in on your students’ needs and take action in a snap? IXL Analytics translates student practice data into easy-to-understand reports—giving you insights on trouble spots, alerting…
A High Schooler’s Perspective on Practicing with IXL
Today, we’re bringing you a special guest post from Mikaela S., a current 9th grader! Below, she shares the student perspective on using IXL. The digital age, where every desk has a computer, every…
Maintain momentum during school breaks with IXL
As you count down the days until break begins, we’ve rounded up some ways you can use IXL to keep students’ skills sharp during their time off. Read on to download our two free guides…
IXL Releases Middle School Science and Social Studies
We have good news for middle schoolers: IXL has just debuted science and social studies content for grades 6-8! These new grade levels put more than 250 exciting skills at your fingertips—and there’s more! Don’t…
Addressing the Grammar Skill Gap with IXL
According to Newsweek, Heritage High School, where English teacher and department chair Amanda Hurley works, is one of the top schools in the nation. However, Amanda saw that there was a real need for more…
