Self-care tips for teachers
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…
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Texas middle school sees stellar STAAR results with IXL
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 SmartScore: The key to mastery-based learning
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…
Adapting to students’ needs at every level
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…
3 popular teacher reports on IXL
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…
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 tips for a great virtual back-to-school night
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…
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…
Tips for managing your virtual classroom
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…
Giving Students Ownership of Learning—In Class and At Home
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…
IXL tools to support new teachers
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…
Meeting Individual Needs in High School Algebra and Geometry
How do you address individual needs for math students at the high school level? Michael Meadows, a math teacher in Chicago Public Schools, was looking for an easier way to differentiate instruction for students in…
