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Accelerating Learning Growth Through Targeted Instruction

When Jardine Middle School saw that students were not meeting grade-level standards, 7th grade math teacher Robert Daniels needed a better way to assess student understanding and identify students in need of additional support. IXL…

May 23, 2023 In the Classroom

Targeted Practice for Math Success

Heather Swallow has taught math at nearly every grade level—and IXL Math has been one of her primary tools for years. As the sole middle school math teacher for her small rural school, she now…

May 18, 2023 In the Classroom

4 ways school leaders can make Teacher Appreciation Week special

We at IXL work every day to support and celebrate teachers. And, there’s no better time to celebrate than Teacher Appreciation Week! This year for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8 – May 12), make it…

April 17, 2023 In the Classroom

Simple school-wide strategies to make the most of IXL

IXL’s personalized learning platform includes comprehensive K-12 curriculum and instructional resources, classroom engagement tools, a powerful assessment suite, and actionable analytics. As a district or school administrator, you may be wondering how to ensure that…

April 3, 2023 In the Classroom

A data-driven approach to instruction in Oconee County School District

The School District of Oconee County in South Carolina wanted a K-12 solution that strategically informed their instructional decisions. The district chose IXL for its ease of use, flexible curriculum tools, and IXL’s supportive implementation…

March 17, 2023 In the Classroom

IXL now offers K-8 Science and Social Studies!

Big news: IXL has added science and social studies for kindergarten and first grade!  IXL’s new early elementary science and social studies skills give young students an early start to these important subjects. Students will…

March 6, 2023 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – February 2023

At IXL, we strive to keep our teaching and learning platform in line and up to date with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list of our top new features to help you—as…

March 2, 2023 IXL Updates

IXL video tutorials are now available in Canada!

IXL’s video tutorials library is constantly growing! IXL’s Canada edition includes instructional videos for nearly every IXL Math skill in all grade levels, from JK to Calculus, as well as for select ELA skills in…

December 15, 2022 At Home

Level up learning with school-wide leaderboards

Empower students of all abilities with a little friendly competition! School-wide IXL Leaderboards allow students to make progress in their curriculum while having fun competing as individuals or teams. Administrators can create custom competitions across…

December 8, 2022 In the Classroom

Skill plans have arrived in the UK

Skip the lesson planning, IXL has you covered. Custom-built by our curriculum team, IXL skill plans match your national curriculum and exam standards to the perfect IXL skills. A one-stop solution for meeting your teaching…

October 10, 2022 In the Classroom

Meet the suite: Maximize growth with IXL’s assessment tools

Unlock maximum learning growth by pairing real-time performance data with IXL’s comprehensive curriculum! The IXL assessment suite consists of three state-of-the-art tools that assess student grade-level performance — offering detail at the whole school all…

October 7, 2022 In the Classroom

Practice close reading with IXL’s book study skills

IXL has a new topic in middle school English language arts: book study skills!  These skills support instruction for critically acclaimed novels and nonfiction books, including The Giver, A Long Walk to Water, and many…

September 20, 2022 IXL Updates
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