language arts
Americannoun
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(used with a plural verb) the skills, including reading, composition, speech, spelling, and grammar, taught in elementary and secondary schools to give students a thorough proficiency in using the language.
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(used with a singular verb) a core course of instruction in an elementary or secondary school where students develop these skills.
Etymology
Origin of language arts
First recorded in 1945–50
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Denver Public Schools, which had all chatbots open through January and later pushed Gemini, saw English language arts proficiency rates drop more than 2.5 percentage points for sixth and eighth-graders in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Fewer than half of California students meet state standards in English language arts and math.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
In the category of test scores for math and English language arts, L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024
Currently, high school students need 24 credits to graduate, and many of those credits are in core subjects such as language arts, social studies, math and science.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
There’s no need to hide my genius in language arts class because I’m not a genius in language arts class.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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