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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They are based on how many students scored proficient or above proficient in math and reading or language arts on state tests.
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Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
About 1% of Carmen Northwest ACT-takers met state standards for math and 7% for language arts, compared to 12% of all MPS students meeting math standards and 21% meeting language arts standards, state data show.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
McGillem is a language arts teacher at the high school, according to the district’s website.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
One highlight is hearing from Brave’s teacher Ms. Acosta, who is still a language arts teacher at Brave’s alma mater, Felix Varela Senior High School.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
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Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
About 1% of Carmen Northwest ACT-takers met state standards for math and 7% for language arts, compared to 12% of all MPS students meeting math standards and 21% meeting language arts standards, state data show.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
McGillem is a language arts teacher at the high school, according to the district’s website.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
One highlight is hearing from Brave’s teacher Ms. Acosta, who is still a language arts teacher at Brave’s alma mater, Felix Varela Senior High School.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Language arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20arts. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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