Each year at Los Amigos High School, a Title I school in Southern California near Anaheim, 15-20% of incoming 9th graders arrive lacking some of the skills necessary to succeed in high school math. Christine…
There’s no doubt that teaching is an extremely important profession. When educating the next generation of learners is on your shoulders, it can be really difficult to take breaks. But at the end of the…
When Dr. Darwert Johnson became principal of John Adams Middle School in Grand Prairie, Texas, in 2015, the school was designated as “underperforming ” by the Texas Education Agency. Dr. Johnson and his leadership team…
IXL is designed to guide students toward authentic skill mastery. And a big part of that is the IXL SmartScore! When students work on skills in IXL’s curriculum, the IXL SmartScore accurately measures their current…
The motto for Alpha Public Schools is “Expect More. Achieve More.” Alpha: Blanca Alvarado School turned to IXL to help their students do exactly that. IXL has made it easier for teachers to identify and…
IXL Analytics is a powerful tool that offers many ways for teachers to see data about their classroom. Whether you want to take the pulse of your whole roster or drill down and see how…
Fostering a strong classroom community may look different in a virtual environment, but there are still fun ways to make it happen….
Like so many aspects of teaching now, a lot of back-to-school nights are moving online. The need to introduce yourself to parents and get them information remains the same, but fulfilling that requires making some…
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…
What does classroom management look like without the classroom? How can teachers set expectations and hold students accountable during remote learning? We asked our Professional Learning Group of IXL teacher trainers, and here are their…
The mission of St. Norbert Catholic School is to help all students achieve their personal best—in academics and beyond. IXL has helped the school shift to a student-driven learning model that targets instruction and practice…
It’s a unique time to be a brand-new teacher. Not only are you navigating a new profession, but you also have the added challenges of the 2020-21 school year, as many schools have shifted to…
