home economics

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Pupils currently have to learn home economics on rotation, something which has happened with other subjects in the past.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Collins taught home economics in high school and math in junior high before she transitioned into politics, elected clerk of the Kentucky Court of Appeals in 1975 and then lieutenant governor in 1979.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

His father was an art teacher, and his mother taught home economics, Ms. Kijner said.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024

Dorcas Reilly, who was one of the first full-time members of Campbell’s home economics department, took the challenge in stride.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2023

Naomi winced with each step back to the home economics cottage.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez