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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 Spring Learning Showdown 2022: Winners!

The results are in for the Spring Learning Showdown! Over 33,000 classes from around the world joined in the competition this year, answering a heap of questions and expanding their knowledge all throughout April. Congratulations…

May 6, 2022 IXL Updates

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2022: Leaderboard #2

We’re in the home stretch to this year’s Spring Learning Showdown, and the competition isn’t slowing down! See which classes are topping the charts as we head into the contest’s finale. Results are as of…

April 22, 2022 In the Classroom

IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2022: Leaderboard #1

Since the Spring Learning Showdown started on April 1, classes around the world have shown tremendous competitive spirit and their passion for learning! Check out which classes are leading the pack in our first contest…

April 15, 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

What’s new on IXL – February 2022

At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized 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 a…

February 18, 2022 IXL Updates

New on IXL: Recommendations for science and social studies skills!

IXL has added Recommendations support for science and social studies! Recommendations empower students to take ownership of their learning by showing skills that can help them grow. Now students practicing these subjects will receive in-skill…

January 13, 2022 IXL Updates

What’s new on IXL – December 2021

At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized 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 a…

December 14, 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

Resources to teach kids about voting

In the U.S., exercising one’s right to vote is a key way to participate in our democracy. Research shows that teaching kids about voting increases their chances of becoming informed and engaged citizens. So use…

October 20, 2020 In the Classroom

15 ways to celebrate the 100th day of school

Are you coming up on your 100th day of school? This momentous occasion is a great opportunity to celebrate 100 days of your students’ hard work—and have fun with the number 100! Check out these…

January 16, 2020 In the Classroom
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