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 has set a goal for 80% in language arts and 50% in math by next year.
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Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In English language arts, 37% of students met or exceeded state standards, marking the district's strongest performance in more than a decade, according to the report.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
But the reading list would be written into state standards for English language arts, meaning it would be included in the state test.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
The California State Board of Education also needs to adopt instructional materials for students in kindergarten through eighth grade in English language arts and English language development by the beginning of 2027.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In English language arts, 37% of students met or exceeded state standards, marking the district's strongest performance in more than a decade, according to the report.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
But the reading list would be written into state standards for English language arts, meaning it would be included in the state test.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
The California State Board of Education also needs to adopt instructional materials for students in kindergarten through eighth grade in English language arts and English language development by the beginning of 2027.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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