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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Kristine Scarry, supervisor of reading, English and language arts curriculum, instruction and assessment for HCPS, was integral in working with Freedom’s liaison to the schools — Business Development Director Lisa Snodgrass — on completing the project, according to the release.
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John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024
Compared to 2022, the proportion of Black students meeting or exceeding state standards for math increased 6 percentage points (from 9% to 15%) and those reaching language arts standards jumped 13 percentage points (from 24% to 37%).
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2024
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John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024
Compared to 2022, the proportion of Black students meeting or exceeding state standards for math increased 6 percentage points (from 9% to 15%) and those reaching language arts standards jumped 13 percentage points (from 24% to 37%).
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2024
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“Language arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20arts. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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