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Put a spring in your step with new social studies and science skills!

New skills focus on U.S. history, world history, physics, earth science, and more

April 18, 2018

Put a spring in your step with new social studies and science skills!

Our latest release for social studies and science is here and features expanded middle school skills! Find out all of the details below, then head to IXL to spring into practice.

Plus, new language arts skills offer comprehensive literacy support

February 12, 2018

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Attention history buffs: new social studies skills available!

We’ve got a Valentine’s Day treat just for you: we’ve added new middle school social studies skills and we’ve expanded our reading comprehension coverage for grade 2 and high school. Continue reading to preview the new skills, then head to IXL to try them out yourself!

Learn about the Neolithic Period, the ancient Silk Road, and more

December 13, 2017

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Take a Step back in Time with New IXL Social Studies Skills!

We’ve got some new social studies skills to brighten your holidays and help you ring in the new year! These skills focus on three main areas: world history, U.S. history, and economics. Topics include the Neolithic Period, the ancient Silk Road, Hinduism, the Articles of Confederation, Texas independence and annexation, natural resources, and costs and benefits. Read on for a preview of the new content and try out all the new skills on IXL!

Plus, new language arts and Spanish skills

November 14, 2017

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Calling all science lovers: new science skills available!

We’ve just expanded our science offerings with a variety of new skills for elementary and middle school! This content places an emphasis on exploring science in the real world. Topics include ecology, genetics, engineering-design, chemical models, and more. Keep reading for a sampling of the new content, then try out these new skills on IXL!

There’s a new way to explore IXL

October 31, 2017

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IXL Recommendations are now available for language arts! Just like our math recommendations, this personalized feature suggests skills for students to learn in order to target their trouble spots, challenge themselves, and explore new topics. It’s a brand new way for students to explore our language arts offerings and take ownership of their learning—and we can’t wait for you to try it!

Learn about the Age of Exploration, the Renaissance, ancient Greece, and more.

October 9, 2017

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IXL Social Studies Has New World History Skills!

We’ve just expanded our middle school social studies content to include new skills on world history! This release adds to our existing content on early China and European exploration and colonization, and we’re introducing our first skills in two important subject areas: the Renaissance and ancient Greece. Read on to preview the new skills, then head to IXL to try them out!

Introducing IXL Spanish

October 2, 2017

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¡Buenas noticias! Today, we have some exciting news for world language learners: IXL Spanish has just been released. IXL Spanish covers beginner Spanish content and helps students build fluency in Spanish vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and other essential skills. IXL skills also educate learners about different cultures and help students build the confidence to use their new language skills in real-world scenarios. Continue reading to learn more about some of our favorite new skills and visit IXL to start practicing Spanish today!

Getting the Most Out of the IXL Diagnostic

September 26, 2017

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Getting the Most Out of the IXL Diagnostic

We recently told you about the new IXL Diagnostic, which captures up-to-the-minute student insights and outlines clear next steps to help learners improve. Now, we’re sharing some tips and tricks for how to incorporate the Diagnostic into your instruction to help your students succeed!

IXL Has a Brand New Look!

September 1, 2017

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A new school year, a new look! We’ve redesigned the navigation of the IXL website to better reflect everything that IXL has to offer. Read on for the details of our new and improved navigation.

Introducing the IXL Diagnostic!

August 31, 2017

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Big news: we’ve got a new classroom essential that’s going to make your back to school experience even better! The IXL Diagnostic is the first of its kind, delivering student insights that are always up to date. It also offers personalized recommendations that tell you exactly how to target knowledge gaps and help students progress. It’s a game-changing resource for both teachers and students!

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Calling all science lovers: new science skills available!

Plus, new language arts and Spanish skills

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There’s a new way to explore IXL

Introducing IXL Spanish

Getting the Most Out of the IXL Diagnostic

IXL Has a Brand New Look!

Introducing the IXL Diagnostic!

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