The Rec, a Luray youth center, is expanding its mission to equip children with tools for long-term success beyond recreation.

In 1955, Young America Films, an educational and instructional video production company, released a nine-minute short simply titled, “Why Study Home Economics?” It opens on two high school-aged ...

As I begin to prepare for next semester's classes, I consider what my students need to learn. What aspects of my class will prepare them for the real world? The educational system needs to do the same ...

Basic cooking skills are lacking in today’s world, thanks to microwavable meals and the numerous grab-and-go options available at every grocery store. And then there is the convenience of food ...

Editor's note: This is the final installment in a five-part series of articles honoring retired educators for Teacher Appreciation Week. RUSSELLVILLE - An untold number of former students can ...

Those readers whose memories of home economics class are dominated by muffin tins and sewing machines might be surprised to learn about Caroline Hunt, an early innovator in the field. Hunt had no ...

In her new book, “The Secret History of Home Economics,” Danielle Dreilinger challenges common perceptions of a once-thriving profession. In her new book, “The Secret History of Home Economics: How ...