home economics

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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

“It doesn’t,” replied Ms. Martin, who is also a Republican and taught home economics for 18 years at the Pittsburg School down the road.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2024

Resourcefulness is the hallmark of the housewife, according to any 1950s home economics film.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

"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

She was vaguely aware that she was here to get a box of baking soda for the home economics teacher.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez