Win Prizes with IXL’s Study in the Sun Usage Contest!
You can feel the anticipation in classrooms all over the country: summer break is almost here! But that doesn’t mean putting a pause on learning. Study in the sun with IXL this summer to keep…
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7 new international year levels for IXL English!
Great news for IXL users around the world – we’ve got a little something new for everyone this month! More English year levels are now available in all of our international editions, and we’ve added…
IXL Spring Learning Showdown 2016 Winners
Nearly 15,000 classrooms entered our Spring Learning Showdown, and students collectively answered over 113 million questions. That’s a lot of learning! And now, (drumroll), it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: time to announce…
What’s a Mole Have to Do with the White House? How to Handle Polysemous Words in the Classroom
A mole is a very different concept depending on whether you’re sitting in social studies or science class: are you referring to a spy in the White House or the small burrowing mammal? Regardless, both…
IXL Adds Over 200 Skills Across All Subjects!
We’ve got some exciting news for you! In our efforts to make IXL the most comprehensive and fun learning experience around, we’ve added over 200 new skills across all our subjects. Read on to find…
6 Great Reads about Inspiring Women for Kids of All Ages
Were you aware March is both Women’s History Month and National Reading Month? What a great opportunity to combine those two themes for some compelling reading about impressive women! We’ve rounded up a collection of…
Black History Month: Free 2nd and 3rd Grade Lessons Available to Download
February is Black History Month, a perfect time to highlight the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation’s history. Our Professional Learning team has put together materials and suggested resources for four 45-minute…
“I Have a Dream”: Lesson Plans for MLK Day
MLK Day is almost here and we’ve gathered up some meaningful ways to remember the extraordinary man who inspired this holiday. From the “I Have a Dream” speech to inspired found poetry, here’s how to…
4 Ideas to Incorporate IXL Social Studies in Your Lessons
No matter what your style of teaching, IXL fits with your lesson plans! We previously shared some ideas for implementing IXL science in your classroom, and now we’d like to suggest some ways to engage…
