I think there's still some form of home ec offered in our district, but I'm not sure. However, considering the number of people these days (particularly girls) who cannot even boil water, let alone cook a simple meal, I think it should be a required course! Let's not even discuss the sewing bit (which was a disaster for me in my own home ec course). What about the basics like cooking rice, peeling potatoes and using an oven and/or stove?
I'm always so shocked to hear people say they don't cook. I'd bet you that more than half the folks I know don't cook a meal three times a week. Since both myself and my husband cook - and cook very well - this whole concept of not knowing how to cook is completely foreign to me. I'd get so sick of eating out all the time!