Small Strokes Big Oaks

Equality 101 is a group focused on leading the ongoing discussion of diversity and difference in education.  If you are interested in adding to the discussion on this site, we are always looking for editors, contributing writers, and guest writers!  If you are a teacher, administrator, student, parent, or just have something to say about diversity in education, we’d love to have you write for us!

If you are interested in writing a post for us, or if you are interested in any of the following editorial or writer jobs on the site, please contact staff@equality101.net with your name, what your involvement in education is, what you’d like to contribute or what position you’re interested in, and a link to your blog if you have one.  If you have a post you would like to submit a post for review, please edit it to adhere to the following guidelines and attach it to your e-mail to us.  We do accept cross-posts, but you must provide a link back to us on your blog.  This is an unpaid writing opportunity; none of us are paid for writing on this blog.

Posting Guidelines

All posts for Equality 101 adhere to the following guidelines:

• 400-800 words long
• Thoughtfully addresses a topic that fits within the Equality 101 mission statement
• Uses research when appropriate
• All posts or resources are provided in the form of an HTML link
• All links must be set to open in a new window
• A “more” tag must be inserted after the first paragraph
• Must be published under the author of the post, or “Guest”
• Must allow comments

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Positions available:

Editor

• Writes 3 posts per month
• Follows Writing Guidelines for all posts
• Contacts Team Leader with problems or concerns
• Participates as needed within team
• Rotates in and out of Team Leader position as assigned
• Reviews posts and works with Contributing Writers and Guest Writers as assigned
• Moderates and responds to comments on his/her own posts
• Moderates and responds to comments on posts by Contributing Writers and Guest Writers assigned to him/her
• Checks and participates in discussion forums at least once a week

• Participates in a monthly Equality 101 staff conference call

Contributing Writer

• Writes 2 posts per month on topics assigned by a Team Leader or Editor
• Follows Writing Guidelines for all posts
• Follows guidelines set by Team Leader and Editors
• Adheres to all deadlines set by Team Leaders and Editors
• Contacts and works with Team Leader or Editor to revise and publish posts