language arts
plural noun
: the subjects (such as reading, spelling, literature, and composition) that aim at developing the student's comprehension and capacity for use of written and oral language
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The district is also above the state average in Texas Success Initiative Assessment results, a mandatory test that determines college readiness across core subjects, in both English language arts and math.
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Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Shanele Andrews, an area superintendent overseeing the district’s five middle schools and high school, said each school develops its own plan to achieve success in language arts, math and the school’s overall culture.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Only 23% of Kansas City’s third-graders are proficient in language arts, according to a study commissioned by SchoolSmart KC, compared to 43% of students statewide.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
In Coursemojo’s case, Toll said the tool draws on grade-level texts, questions, and writing assignments from English language arts curricula already adopted by districts.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Shanele Andrews, an area superintendent overseeing the district’s five middle schools and high school, said each school develops its own plan to achieve success in language arts, math and the school’s overall culture.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Only 23% of Kansas City’s third-graders are proficient in language arts, according to a study commissioned by SchoolSmart KC, compared to 43% of students statewide.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
In Coursemojo’s case, Toll said the tool draws on grade-level texts, questions, and writing assignments from English language arts curricula already adopted by districts.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for language arts
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“Language arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20arts. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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