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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

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

IXL builds confidence and motivation at St. George Catholic School

Students at St. George Catholic School have closed skill gaps and gained confidence with just 10-15 minutes per day on IXL. Sixth-grade teachers Alaina Reed and Wendy Bridevaux say IXL has helped them differentiate instruction…

March 30, 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

Individualized Instruction Propels Learning Growth

Middle school teachers Liz Arvin and Cara McGee wanted a better way to differentiate instruction for students with diverse learning needs. IXL Math and IXL English Language Arts gave them the tools they needed to…

January 8, 2021 In the Classroom

Personalize learning for your virtual school with IXL

Students turn to virtual schools for a variety of reasons: many learn at home due to medical conditions; some are elite athletes or performers who need more flexibility to accommodate training schedules; others prefer online…

December 8, 2020 In the Classroom

Six Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference

Attending parent-teacher conferences is a great way to involve yourself in your child’s education. Research shows that students have better school attendance, higher grades, and learn more when their parents are involved in their schooling….

August 6, 2020 In the Classroom
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