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First School Lunch Program was Created
Ellen Swallow Richards, the founder of FCS creates the first school lunch programs in Boston schools. Students would pay one penny a day to receive lunch provided by the school. This program now known in history as the "penny lunch program", was the start of Family and Consumer Science ideals in schools. -
Foundation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Science
The American Association of Family and Consumer Science was established by Ellen Swallow Richards, the founder of home economics and the penny lunch program. The creation of this group allows women from many different backgrounds to come together and discuss home economics. Below is video explaining Richards journey to AAFCS
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International Federation For Home Economics is Founded
This organization created in 1909 by a group of women in upstate New York changed the standard of home economics from male-dominated to an equal playing field. The creation of this organization was founded by a group of conferences known as "The Lake Placid Conferences", where this group of women met each month to discuss the health of the family unit in the home. -
The Smith Lever Act Passed
This act passed in 1914 was established to create agricultural classes for men and home economics classes for women in the home. Although classes were not for school-age students, this act established the first home economics classes for women in the United States -
Smith Hughs Act is Passed
The Smith Hughs Act created a link between the Federal Government and home economics classes in the United States. The Hughs act strived to give women equality in the workforce, with the funding of home economics programs in schools. -
Creation of Future Home Makers of America
The creation of the FHA was an opportunity for Home economic programs to expand and bring communities together through convention meetings and community events. Below is a video explaining the start of FHA in the state of Arkansas
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Home Economics name changed to Family and Consumer Science
This name change in 1994 allowed FCS programs to expand their horizons for new possibilities in the future. The adaption of the name Family and Consumer Science embodied more than just home economics but a complexity that went beyond what was taught in the home. FCS now combines what is learned in home economics and career and technical classes for students looking to find their future careers. -
Home Economics Name changed to Family and Consumer Science
This name change in 1994 allowed FCS programs to expand their horizons for new possibilities in the future. The adaption of the name Family and Consumer Science embodied more than just home economics but a complexity that went beyond what was taught in the home. FCS now combines not only what is learned in home economics, but also career and technical classes for students looking to find their future careers. -
Nationals Standards created for FCS Courses
Before 1998 there were no established national standards for FCS classes. With federal funding and program name change, the adaption of national standards for classes leveled the playing field when it came to teaching students about the same subject areas. -
National Standards for FCS Courses Created
Before 1998 there were no established national standards for FCS classes. With federal funding and program name change, the adaption of national standards for classes leveled the playing field when it came to teaching students about the same subject areas. -
FHA was changed to FCCLA
With the change of home economics to FCS, it was only appropriate for the group Future Home Makers of America to also change their name to fit the ever-growing complex program of FCS. The term FCCLA was adapted to show that students are Future Career and Community Leaders of America, rather than just homemakers. -
FHA was changed to FCCLA
With the change of home economics to FCS, it was only appropriate for the group Future Home Makers of America to also change their name to fit the ever-growing complex program of FCS. The term FCCLA was adapted to show that students are Future Career and Community Leaders of America, rather than just homemakers. -
FCS Body of Knowledge Created
The body of Knowledge was created in 2000 to establish Career choices related to FCS programs. The Body of Knowledge table is set up to help students evaluate careers related to Family and Consumer Science Courses, and to show students there is a future in FCS careers. Since the creation of the Body of Knowledge, many leaders in FCS programs are hoping this will brighten the future for programs in schools. -
Creation of FCS Body of Knowledge
The body of Knowledge was created in 2000 to establish Career choices related to FCS programs. The Body of Knowledge table is set up to help students evaluate careers related to Family and Consumer Science Courses, and to show students there is a future in FCS careers. Since the creation of the Body of Knowledge, many leaders in FCS programs are hoping this will brighten the future for programs in schools.