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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Rupert had distinguished herself teaching in the Gifted and Talented Education, or GATE program at Phoebe Hearst, particularly known for her ability to teach language arts.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
In months of observing multiple US history and English language arts classrooms, Lash saw Latino figures included in the curriculum only twice.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2025
Just over half of students statewide met or exceeded grade-level standards in both math and English language arts.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The dip in reading scores in 2024 appeared alongside a shift in how English and language arts are taught in schools, with an emphasis on short texts and book excerpts, said Carol Jago, associate director of the California Reading and Literature Project at UCLA.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
In months of observing multiple US history and English language arts classrooms, Lash saw Latino figures included in the curriculum only twice.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2025
Just over half of students statewide met or exceeded grade-level standards in both math and English language arts.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The dip in reading scores in 2024 appeared alongside a shift in how English and language arts are taught in schools, with an emphasis on short texts and book excerpts, said Carol Jago, associate director of the California Reading and Literature Project at UCLA.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Language arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20arts. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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