We welcome article queries and submissions. The best way to submit them is via e-mail: editorial@education.com.
We are looking for teachers! If you've ever wished you could put a bug in the ear of your student's parents, and you have some writing skills to back it up, then we'd love to hear from you.
We ask that you please send the text of your query or submission in plain text in the body of your e-mail, rather than as an attached file, as we may not be able to read the format of your file. Please put the words "EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS" in the subject line of the e-mail.
Before you submit, please spend some time familiarizing yourself with our tone. Then tell us a little about yourself -- your experience and background as a writer and qualifications for writing a particular story. We are particularly interested in hearing from teachers. If you have clips, paste them into the bottom of your email or supply Web addresses of pages that contain your work. No more than three or four, please!
We do our best to respond to all inquiries, but be aware that we've got a small staff and are sometimes inundated. If you have not heard back from us after three weeks, please assume that we will not be able to use your idea or submission.
Also please note that Education.com focuses on stories of interest to parents of preschool-grade 12 children. We do not cover college or infancy and will not be able to respond to such submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with new writers?
Yes. Especially if they are teachers, or parents of children in this age group.
What type of content are you looking for?
Education.com features fresh, relative, and informative articles each and every day. Users depend on our site for answers to their most pressing parental issues, but also for ideas that make family life more fun. We cover topics across the parental spectrum—from how to make homemade finger-paint, to what parents should know about hydrogenated oils, to navigating the parent-teacher conference. The site is comprised of educational and lifestyle content, of interest to parents of preschool-grade 12 children. Although the topics change, the editorial areas remain the same:
The Daily Buzz: Short, usually news-driven topics. 300-400 words. (Previous examples: "Dare to Skip Candy This Halloween", "Is Autism on the Rise?", "8 Snacks That Won't Make You Guilty", "Can Bowling Get Your Kid Into College?")
Features: Longer articles with more depth. 400-500 words. (Previous examples: "Virtually Empty National Parks!", "Is the SAT in Trouble?", "How to Choose a Preschool", "Kid Friendly Art Museums", "What to Expect in Third Grade")
Activity of the Week: Project ideas with step-by-step directions, for parents to do with their child. These pieces contain a short intro paragraph, and then launch right into the directions. (ex. "Backyard Birdhouses: Even Kindergarteners Can Do This!", "Glorious Goop: Playdough and Other Distractions")
Columns: This editorial team is made up of industry experts and those who know the education space best: parents and educators. We've got some great people in place, but are always interested in hearing from writers with a distinct point of view, each able to create a column that's compelling, vibrant, and most of all, addictive. Whether it be a pediatrician, a teacher, or a PTA president, each columnist should bring a unique perspective, of interest to parents.
Any advice for writers?
The easiest place to break in is with Teacher Tips. The next easiest place is with an Activity of the Week-- we're always looking for projects families can do together.
We publish 4-5 articles each weekday. We're always looking for freelancers with great ideas and consistent dependability. Look at our site and make sure you have a sense of our style and tone. Then submit!
