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 October 2024, CalMatters reported that just 47% of students statewide met or exceeded English language arts standards, while just 35.5% met or exceeded the state’s math standards.
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The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025
By the numbers: Last year, only about one in three D.C. students met or exceeded expectations in English language arts and literacy, Pinto noted.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
The books at the center of the dispute include Pride Puppy and My Rainbow, which were later removed from the English language arts curriculum.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Jan. 2025
Numerous studies show that students involved in the arts perform better in other core subjects, including math, science and language arts.
—John Milton Wesley, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025
By the numbers: Last year, only about one in three D.C. students met or exceeded expectations in English language arts and literacy, Pinto noted.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
The books at the center of the dispute include Pride Puppy and My Rainbow, which were later removed from the English language arts curriculum.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Jan. 2025
Numerous studies show that students involved in the arts perform better in other core subjects, including math, science and language arts.
—John Milton Wesley, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Language arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20arts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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