The need to articulate a high school home economics program with the junior high or elementary feeder schools is examined. Contains a suggested plan for developing articulation through the establishment of a better curriculum for student learning. An illustration of a sample plan is included. (CT)

Societal changes have affected home economics; indignation (which creates a professional environment amenable to change) has been expressed that home economics programs are not focused on life as it really is; are not family-oriented; do not respect and encourage diversity; and are not directed toward concept learning. (AJ)