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?…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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!…
