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Stay Sharp with IXL Summer Resources!

June 7, 2019

Hello, summer—hello, summer resources! We’ve created a bunch of fun, free resources to help you make the most of the break and inspire students to become self-motivated learners. Get the downloads below!

Over 900 new and updated skills to explore

June 1, 2019

At Home, In the Classroom, For Admins

Just in time for summer, we’ve added a wealth of new skills to explore! Deepen your conceptual understanding of math, dive into engaging texts, discover new laboratory tools, learn about citizenship, and much more!

Science, Social Studies, and Spanish skills are now available!

May 17, 2019

At Home, In the Classroom

We’ve updated the IXL apps for iPhone and iPad so you can learn all of our subjects on the go!

5 Ways to Keep Students Learning this Summer

May 15, 2019

In the Classroom

5 Ways to Keep Students Learning this Summer

The summer is a time for students to celebrate their accomplishments and rest up for the year ahead. But even though the school bells have stopped ringing, students can continue learning all summer long! Read on for some fun ways to keep your students learning over the summer so that they return to school ready to take on the new year.

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2019 Winners

May 6, 2019

In the Classroom

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2019 Winners

What an April! Our Spring Learning Showdown has wrapped up and this was definitely a big month for learning. More than 18,000 classrooms participated in this year’s contest, and so much was accomplished! And now, it’s time to reveal this year’s winners:

Enter IXL’s 2019 Study in the Sun Summer Contest!

April 29, 2019

At Home

Enter IXL's 2019 Study in the Sun Summer Contest!

Here’s an exciting summer forecast: IXL’s Study in the Sun Contest is almost here! This annual showdown is a fun way to make sure summer break doesn’t include a break from learning. Dive in, challenge yourself, and be one of the winners to receive an awesome prize: an iPad mini!

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2019: Leaderboard Update #2

April 18, 2019

In the Classroom

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2019: Leaderboard Update #2

The Spring Showdown is in full swing and we continue to be amazed by all your hard work! Without further ado, here is our second leaderboard update, with the top 20 classes in each grade band*. Word to the wise: this is your last chance to check out the standings before the competition ends on April 30!

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2019: Leaderboard Update #1

April 12, 2019

At Home

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2019: Leaderboard Update #1

This year’s Spring Learning Showdown is in full swing and we’re over the moon about all your hard work! As promised, we’ve got the first update on who’s currently in the lead, with the top 20 classes in each grade band*. Remember, there’s still time to answer questions, master skills (at least 3 per student!), and win that pizza party.

Enter the 2019 IXL Spring Learning Showdown!

March 13, 2019

In the Classroom

Enter the 2019 IXL Spring Learning Showdown!

Spring is in the air, which means it’s time for IXL’s annual Spring Learning Showdown! Encourage a month of learning by challenging your class to answer as many questions as they can for the chance to win a pizza party. The contest kicks off on April 1!

Learning activities Inspired by Social Media

January 11, 2019

In the Classroom

Learning activities Inspired by Social Media

You’ll “like” this: social media can inspire creative classroom activities! From imagining historical tweets to documenting Snapchat-worthy science, these ideas take advantage of students’ familiarity with social platforms and solidify learning in a fresh and fun way.

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