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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Like Andrew, hundreds of other kids in Fort Worth also struggle in reading and language arts classrooms. — Samuel O’Neal June 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 Fewer than half of students meet grade-level standards in English language arts, and the numbers are even worse for English learners and students with disabilities. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 Earlier this semester, Aguilar taught from one of Kinsfather’s breakout rooms, delivering lessons on reading and language arts. — Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026 This year, 65% of Broward students in grades 3-10 showed proficiency in the English and language arts tests, up from 61% last year. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for language arts

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1896, in the meaning defined above

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language arts

plural noun
: the subjects (as reading, spelling, and composition) that aim at developing the student's understanding and skills for using language
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