Language Arts Awards for All Grades Are Here! Students in grades PK–1 and...
Exciting news: we’ve recently expanded our language arts awards to our youngest learners and to high schoolers! We know how much students love receiving recognition for all of their hard work, and now,...
View ArticleEnd of Summer Self-Care for Teachers
August is quickly approaching, which means that many teachers have back-to-school prep on the brain. And while it’s a good idea to get ready for the coming school year, it’s also important to take time...
View ArticleIXL Study in the Sun Contest 2017: Leaderboard Update #2 Halfway there! Check...
The midway point of the Study in the Sun contest has arrived, and with a whopping 60,000+ participants, things are really heating up. Congratulations to everyone on your hard work so far. We’re amazed...
View ArticleIXLers Walked (and Ran!) to Support Cancer Prevention
For the second consecutive year, IXL participated in our local Relay for Life event in Millbrae, California. On July 22–23, a team of IXLers walked for 24 hours to remember lost loved ones, honor...
View ArticleA High School Student’s Tips to Prepare for a Successful School Year
Mikaela S., a rising 10th grader, is taking over the blog today to share her hard-earned insight on how students can best prepare for the upcoming school year. The first week of school is both one of...
View Article4 Teacher Tips for the First Day of School
The first day of school countdown is already on. Once you’ve decorated the classroom, worked on lesson plans, and gathered all of your room supplies, it’s time to shift gears and think about how you...
View ArticleClassroom Decor Ideas Anyone Can Do
If you’re yearning for a Pinterest-worthy classroom but aren’t sure if you have the time, budget, or artsy experience to make it a reality, never fear. There are plenty of quick and easy ways to add...
View ArticleIXL Study in the Sun Contest 2017: Leaderboard Update #3 The final update...
You’re in the home stretch now! Summer’s drawing to a close and so is the Study in the Sun contest. Once again, we’re in awe of the number of questions students have answered and the amount of hard...
View ArticleClosing the Confidence Gap and Building Skills in ELA and Social Studies A...
How do you close the confidence gap for disadvantaged students? For Kathy Dizon’s 6th grade class, IXL was the key to accelerating academic achievement and boosting motivation. An inner city, Title I...
View ArticleIXLers Share Favorite Back to School Memories
School is in full swing! In honor of this season of new beginnings, we asked IXLers to share their favorite back to school memories. From the excitement of book covers and back to school shopping to a...
View ArticleGetting the Most Out of the IXL Diagnostic
We recently told you about the new IXL Diagnostic, which captures up-to-the-minute student insights and outlines clear next steps to help learners improve. Now, we’re sharing some tips and tricks for...
View ArticleIXL Science in the Flipped Classroom A case study of Sossaman Middle School...
Nancy Foote teaches 8th grade Conceptual Physics at Sossaman Middle School in Queen Creek, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. The school district is highly diverse, and her classes have varied science...
View ArticleIntroducing IXL Spanish
¡Buenas noticias! Today, we have some exciting news for world language learners: IXL Spanish has just been released. IXL Spanish covers beginner Spanish content and helps students build fluency in...
View ArticleIXL Social Studies Has New World History Skills! Learn about the Age of...
We’ve just expanded our middle school social studies content to include new skills on world history! This release adds to our existing content on early China and European exploration and colonization,...
View ArticleHere’s to 10 years! IXLers Reflect on the Past Decade
In honor of IXL’s 10th anniversary, we caught up with a few of the employees who have been part of the IXL family since the beginning. Find out what they had to say about their time at IXL, what advice...
View ArticleIXL 10th Anniversary Contest Rules and Conditions
IXL will hold 10 giveaways, which will be announced on the company’s official Facebook and Twitter pages. One giveaway will be held per day, from October 18, 2017, at 12:01 am (PT) until October 27,...
View ArticleHere’s to 10 years! Insights from Longtime Customers
IXL has reached a major milestone: our 10th anniversary! To celebrate, we checked in with a few of the all-star customers who have been part of the IXL family since the very beginning. Read on to...
View ArticleAn IXL implementation model for truly personalized learning
Ready to take your IXL experience beyond skills practice? Along with a content library offering thousands of skills, IXL gives you the tools to easily and effectively differentiate learning in your...
View ArticleHere’s to 10 years! The IXL Founders Celebrate 10 Years of IXL
The celebrations continue for IXL’s 10th anniversary! In this Q&A, CEO Paul Mishkin and COO Jennifer Gu reflect on the early days of IXL, how the company has grown, and what they have learned along...
View ArticleHoliday Self-Care for Teachers
The holiday season is in full swing! But between juggling a busy school schedule and holiday duties at home, it can be hard to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. To help you stay merry and...
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