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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In addition, the 2026 mid-year results for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) show the district outperformed the state across all grades in English language arts, as well as in math across all elementary grades and in sixth and seventh grades.
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Howard Hepburn, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In Allendale County, the international teachers — on a mix of H-1B and J-1 visas — have taught subjects including math, science and language arts, plus special education.
—Michael Melia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In Allendale County, the international teachers — on a mix of H-1B and J-1 visas — have taught subjects including math, science and language arts, plus special education.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Bobo was also an eighth-grade English language arts teacher at Caliber Beta Academy in San Pablo.
—Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026
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Howard Hepburn, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In Allendale County, the international teachers — on a mix of H-1B and J-1 visas — have taught subjects including math, science and language arts, plus special education.
—Michael Melia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In Allendale County, the international teachers — on a mix of H-1B and J-1 visas — have taught subjects including math, science and language arts, plus special education.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Bobo was also an eighth-grade English language arts teacher at Caliber Beta Academy in San Pablo.
—Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Language arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20arts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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