Gen Z leads the charge for a home ec comeback

Gen Z leads the charge for a home ec comeback

Departing from the stereotype of young women learning to cook and sew, Gen Z rewrites the story of home economics in high school. Family, Career ... Read moreThe post Gen Z leads the charge for a home ec comeback appeared…

Gen Z Leads the Charge for a Home Ec Comeback

WASHINGTON — Departing from the stereotype of young women learning to cook and sew, Gen Z rewrites the story of home economics in high school. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, the student organization for family and consumer sciences, reports a membership of more than 240,000 teens. Students aren’t just looking to bake cookies or hem pants; they want life skills, practical training and alternatives to traditional university educa…