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
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
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
Also—he never looked up to acknowledge the grunts of acceptance—also, we were bound to get some new equipment for the home economics building and the workshop.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
