News & Pitch Calls from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

Tuesday, April 19th 2022

The Old Schoolhouse magazine wants pitches for Spring 2023 issue

This is a magazine for homeschoolers and they are currently accepting queries for their Spring 2023 issue. The themes for features are:
-- Teach Your Kids About Finance and Investing
-- Take Your Lessons Outdoors
-- Evolution of War
-- Spiritual Warfare
-- Missionary Stories
-- Historical Fiction
-- Media Literacy
-- Making Money Doing What You Love
-- How Does Your Garden Grow
-- Unusual Pets
-- Homeschool Support
-- Preparing Kids to Succeed In School, Work and Life
-- Special Needs Homeschooling
There are also two resource guides: Science and Technology; and Math Resources for All Ages. Article submissions deadline is 31 August 2022 (they will close to pitches much sooner than this date). Details here.


Deadline: August 31st, 2022

Sunday, September 12th 2021

The Old Schoolhouse is open for pitches

This is a magazine for homeschoolers and they are currently accepting queries for their Spring 2022 issue. The themes for features are: Nature Studies, Insects, Careers with Birds.
There are several other themes listed for that issue, including:
— Why Are So Many Homeschoolers Entrepreneurs?
— Middle School Math – A Bridge to Higher Learning
— Language Arts: Phonics, Grammar, Reading, and Becoming a Fine Writer
— Charlotte Mason Method
— The Wars of History and What We Learned
— Raising a Future Doctor or Lawyer
— Keeping Home: Building an Herb Garden
— Finances, Money Management, & Investing
Research-based, stats/data-filled journalistic queries will have special consideration for publication. Article submissions deadline is 30 November 2021 (they will close to pitches much sooner than this date). Themes for other issues are listed, as well. Details here.

Deadline: 30 November 2021 for article submissions


Friday, March 12th 2021

The Old Schoolhouse wants pitches for Spring 2022 issue

This is a magazine for homeschoolers and they are currently accepting queries for their Spring 2022 issue. The themes for features are: Nature Studies, Insects, Careers with Birds.
There are several other themes listed, including:
-- Why Are So Many Homeschoolers Entrepreneurs?
-- Middle School Math – A Bridge to Higher Learning
-- Language Arts: Phonics, Grammar, Reading, and Becoming a Fine Writer
-- Charlotte Mason Method
-- The Wars of History and What We Learned
-- Photo Essay: How to Create an Inviting Schoolroom
-- Raising a Future Doctor or Lawyer
-- Keeping Home: Building an Herb Garden
Article submissions deadline is 30 November 2021 (they will close to pitches much sooner than this date; they slate writers’ work far in advance of the publication date). Details here.

Deadline: 30 November 2021 for article submission; pitches will close much sooner


Friday, November 20th 2020

The Old Schoolhouse is open for submissions

This is a magazine for homeschoolers and they are currently accepting queries for their Summer 2021 issue. The themes for features are: Rescue Careers and Volunteering for Community. Hometown Heroes. High School Age Homeschoolers or Grads Going into Service Careers Which Impact Community. There are several other themes listed, including:
-- Unit Studies and Lesson Hacks Focusing on Math;
-- Virtual Careers for At-Home Moms, Working from Home and Homeschooling Simultaneously. How to Become a Virtual Assistant. Selling Ads in a Homeschool Magazine (Real Stories);
-- Drowning in Busy Work? Hacks & Helpful Ideas Not To;
-- Staying Sane When Your Kids Are Constantly Bickering. Character Training. Teaching Siblings to Love Each Other and Get Along;
-- Grandparents Who Homeschool;
-- Back to School (Planning, Supplies, Curriculum).
They will also publish two resource guides: Higher Education: Colleges, Universities, and Career Training; and Back to School: Planning, Supplies & Curriculum. Article submissions deadline is 28 February 2021 (they will close to pitches sooner than this date). There are also themes for other issues listed. Details here.

Deadline: 28 February 2021