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Motivate learning over school break with IXL Leaderboards

Looking for a fun way to keep students engaged in learning over school break? Try IXL Leaderboards!  IXL Leaderboards allow teachers and administrators to set up friendly competitions within their classroom or school. Leaderboards can…

November 19, 2021 In the Classroom

How to re-introduce students to the classroom after a year of distance learning

The disruptions during the past school year made consistent learning a challenge for students and caused some to disengage with school, battle emotional challenges, or struggle with uncertainty and anxiety. As learners shift back to…

August 24, 2021 In the Classroom

How to use IXL for learning recovery

Student knowledge levels are likely to vary even more widely this fall, following a year of disrupted learning, so effectively differentiating instruction will be key to student success.  If you have learners who have fallen…

July 9, 2021 In the Classroom

How to talk to kids about summer school

After a year stuck inside, kids may not jump at the opportunity to spend their long awaited summer break in school. But summer school is more than just a last resort for those who have…

June 17, 2021 In the Classroom

5 ways IXL makes ESSER funds more impactful

Summer is here—which means fall is right around the corner! If your school or district is taking this time to refine classroom learning for the coming school year, ESSER funds (granted under the CARES Act)…

June 10, 2021 In the Classroom

Helping San Juan High School students succeed in integrated math

At San Juan High School, all students take a three-year Integrated Math sequence—but many of them have not mastered the prerequisite skills at the middle school level to succeed with high school math. IXL Math…

May 19, 2021 In the Classroom

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2021: Winners!

This year more than 26,000 classes around the world registered for the 2021 Spring Learning Showdown! We are so impressed by the hard work and dedication students put into learning and answering questions, and we…

May 7, 2021 In the Classroom

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2021: Leaderboard Update #2

We’re more than halfway through this year’s contest, and we’re so excited by all the questions being answered by IXL users around the world! Our second leaderboard update is live—check it out to see if…

April 23, 2021 In the Classroom

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2021: Leaderboard Update #1

After a year of distance learning, students are returning to this year’s Spring Learning Showdown with new-found vigor! Take a look at our first leaderboard to see which classes around the world have risen to…

April 16, 2021 In the Classroom

What’s new on IXL – March 2021

Read on for a roundup of recent releases, including additional Spanish-language support, new pages full of state-specific resources and information, and updates to the curriculum….

March 23, 2021 IXL Updates

Enter the 2021 IXL Spring Learning Showdown!

From April 1 through April 30, students attending school online and in person will compete on behalf of their classrooms to boost their knowledge. The nine classrooms with the highest average number of questions answered…

March 17, 2021 In the Classroom

Adapting learning for every student at BayTech

At BayTech Charter School, middle and high school students get a personalized education enhanced through technology. The school implemented IXL Math, IXL English language arts, IXL Social Studies, and IXL Spanish to provide high school…

February 26, 2021 In the Classroom
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