Written By Ian Chandler

7 Education Markets that Pay Freelance Writers

Want to see your byline in a well-known education magazine? These 7 publications run the gamut of educational topics, covering everything from child education to adult re-entry advice. They’re all looking for articles or queries, and they’re great places to publish your work.

  1. American Educator is published quarterly by the American Federation of Teachers. It addresses the state of education across the country and covers new trends in education, politics, labor issues, and more. They pay at least $300 for articles, which typically run 1,000 to 5,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  2. Home Education Magazine publishes articles that discuss the issues of homeschooling children. They’re looking for stories about “unschooled” children and families and the benefits and challenges of education in the home. They pay $100 for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  3. SchoolArts Magazine publishes information on teaching art in schools. They’re looking for conversational articles that share “successful lessons, areas of concern, and approaches to teaching art.” They pay up to $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  4. Back to College publishes information for adult re-entry students who are pursuing an advanced degree. They accept unsolicited articles that discuss all aspects of the re-entry experience, from finding financial aid to mastering online education. They pay $55 and up for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  5. The Change Agent publishes articles written by adult educators and students. Published biannually, the magazine’s pieces promote advocacy skills and and social action. They pay a $50 stipend for accepted articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  6. Creative Child Magazine publishes articles that help teachers and parents maximize their children’s education. Topics range from DIY projects to arts and crafts. They pay $25 and up for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  7. The Forensic Teacher Magazine seeks forensic experiences and lesson plans from teachers and writers with practical subject knowledge. They publish articles, activities, and labs that are of interest to forensic educators. They pay 2 cents per word ($10 for a 500-word article). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
 

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