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Increase student engagement with a ‘Genius Hour’

Did you know that there is research showing that if students get even a little bit of time to work on something they are passionate about, they’re more productive for the rest of the day?…

September 16, 2021 In the Classroom

How to re-introduce students to the classroom after a year of distance learning

The disruptions during the past school year made consistent learning a challenge for students and caused some to disengage with school, battle emotional challenges, or struggle with uncertainty and anxiety.  As learners shift back to…

August 24, 2021 In the Classroom

How IXL supports families with disabilities

If you have a child or family member with disabilities, you know that their unique needs can’t always be met in a uniform way. So, creating an individualized learning environment in the classroom and at…

July 7, 2021 At Home

3 ways to support early childhood education with IXL

Equipping students with high-quality early childhood education is among the smartest investments teachers and parents can make. The developmental years between preschool and 3rd grade offer an important opportunity to mold critical cognitive and social…

April 29, 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

3 ways to create an equitable classroom with IXL

As educators, we are responsible for teaching all of our students, not just some of them. The challenge, then, is how to teach all learners in an educational system with an uneven playing field—one that…

April 22, 2021 In the Classroom

How IXL helps kids bounce back from mistakes

As much as we all love to be right in life, mistakes are an important part of the learning process. Errors will eventually happen, and it’s important to help students learn from their mistakes so…

April 20, 2021 At Home

Leveraging student strengths for growth with IXL

It’s been a tough year. In the world of education we could lament the professional challenges we have all dealt with, but I want to celebrate the positives that have come out of this unprecedented…

February 3, 2021 In the Classroom

3 tips to build a virtual classroom community

Fostering a strong classroom community may look different in a virtual environment, but there are still fun ways to make it happen….

October 28, 2020 In the Classroom

4 strategies to foster collaboration in the classroom

Long gone are the days where desks are lined up in perfect rows, classrooms are silent, and teachers lecture for the entire class period. Today’s classrooms are placing more emphasis on collaborative learning—giving students opportunities…

January 21, 2020 In the Classroom

How IXL made my life as a SpEd teacher easier

As a former special education teacher, my time at school revolved around two terms: differentiation and documentation. These were both incredibly complex to achieve. I was supporting students with a wide range of academic needs…

December 5, 2019 In the Classroom

New on IXL: Suggest skills to individual students and classes!

Guess what, teachers? Just in time for back to school, we’re bringing you a new feature that’s been at the top of your wishlists: the ability to suggest IXL skills to individual classes or students!…

August 1, 2019 In the Classroom
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