home economics

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Ellen Swallow Richards is known as the founder of home economics, which to her meant bringing scientific principles to domestic life, lessening household labor and improving public health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

For much of the 1900s, family and consumer sciences, more broadly known as home economics, were a staple of educational curricula in most American communities.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

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

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024

"But the main issue I have is that they have no facilities - no music, no home economics, they have to go to the local park for their PE sessions."

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2023

Today, my home economics teacher is teaching us how to sew aprons.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson