ELA stands for English Language Arts. It is a core academic subject in elementary and secondary schools in the United States and Canada that focuses on developing students' skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English

What ELA Covers:

• Reading: Understanding and analyzing fiction and nonfiction texts.
• Writing: Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and composition.
• Speaking and Listening: Communication skills and oral presentations.
• Literature: Study of English literature to broaden understanding and appreciation of language

ELA aims to build literacy skills that prepare students for college, career, and life by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities

. It is often taught as a separate subject in early grades and becomes integrated with other subjects like history and science in higher grades

Other Meanings of ELA:

• In some contexts, especially related to teaching English abroad, ELA can also mean English Language Assistant , a role supporting English teachers by helping students improve their language skills and cultural understanding

• ELA may also refer to English Language Acquisition programs designed for learners acquiring English as a second language

However, the most common and widely recognized meaning of ELA in education is English Language Arts