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Helping All Students Succeed in a Middle School IB Program

All students at Starbuck Middle School participate in a challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. They brought on IXL Math and IXL English Language Arts to ensure that all students have the individualized support they need…

March 22, 2022 In the Classroom

Enter the 2022 IXL Spring Learning Showdown!

Gear your students up to build their knowledge and compete with classrooms all across the world in IXL’s 2022 Spring Learning Showdown!  From April 1 through April 30, students will vie to answer the most…

March 14, 2022 IXL Updates

Ring in the season with IXL Winter Adventures!

Have even more fun over winter break with IXL Winter Adventures! Whether your learners are working through skills at home or on the go, these fun plans will keep their knowledge fresh through winter break…

December 16, 2021 IXL Updates

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

Mastering Middle School Math with IXL

Pinellas County Schools prides itself on its commitment to “growing greatness in each and every child,” with a strong emphasis on preparing students for college and career success. As part of this mission, they ensure…

July 20, 2021 In the Classroom

The benefits of teaching different text types

People write for a variety of purposes, such as to inform, persuade, or elicit emotion. To make sure students understand the versatility of writing, teachers in English language arts courses should expose students to different…

June 29, 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

Middle School Girls Excel in Math with IXL

Seventh and 8th-grade students at the all-girls Excel Academy are making strong gains in math thanks to IXL. Math teacher Jerry Dudley says IXL Math is helping his students fill learning gaps and master grade-level…

May 13, 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
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