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 labs dedicate the morning hours of the day to learning math and English language arts, and the afternoon is open for extracurricular activities.
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Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
While only half its students were proficient in math and language arts this year, two years ago, only 25% scored well in language arts and 11% in math.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Dolezal was previously an assistant principal at Sumner Academy of Arts & Sciences and an English and language arts teacher at Wyandotte High School, according to the man’s LinkedIn profile.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The baseline can be either their initial TCAP English language arts score or their retake score.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
While only half its students were proficient in math and language arts this year, two years ago, only 25% scored well in language arts and 11% in math.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Dolezal was previously an assistant principal at Sumner Academy of Arts & Sciences and an English and language arts teacher at Wyandotte High School, according to the man’s LinkedIn profile.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The baseline can be either their initial TCAP English language arts score or their retake score.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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 Aug. 2025.
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