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Jordan Friedman

Former Shaped Editor

As content marketing manager at HMH, Jordan helped manage the Shaped blog, engaging with teachers, administrators, authors, and thought leaders to share relevant and timely content. Prior to HMH, he was an editor and reporter for U.S. News & World Report covering online higher education, and he has also worked as an editor and blogger at the nonprofit organization World Education Services. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and history from Emory University, and his work has appeared in publications including USA Today and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

 
Pi Day Activities For High School Students

Looking for 2024 Pi Day activities for high school students? Celebrate the limitless joy of pi in your classroom with these Pi Day games and project ideas.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Presidents Day Lesson Plans And Activities

Use these 9 Presidents' Day lesson plans and activities for middle and high school classrooms to foster engaged and informed citizens.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

Valentine Activities

Looking for Valentine’s Day ideas for school? Explore 10 Valentine's Day classroom activities, from heart collages to books, that students are sure to enjoy.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

Fun Black History Month Activities For Kids 2

Download these fun Black History Month activities for elementary and middle school students to teach your class about African American history.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Use these 100th Day of School activities and celebration ideas for teachers to help your students honor how far they have come this school year.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

Holiday Classroom Activities Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa

Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa with 14 holiday classroom activities, games, and crafts for elementary and middle school students.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

School Calendar Themes Hero

Check out these monthly calendar themes for school, complete with teaching resources for holidays and other days of significance for all grade levels.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

Hanukkah activities games elementary

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with these Hanukkah classroom games and activities for elementary students.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

SEL

Get answers to common questions like "What is social-emotional learning in education?" and "Why is SEL important?"

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Learn how COVID has influenced education leaders' work since spring 2020, the bright spots they see coming out of the pandemic, and the challenges they now face.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Jones county hero

Learn how Jones County Public Schools adopted digital solutions to prioritize personalized learning and narrow COVID-19 learning gaps.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

St Patricks Day Classroom Activities Hero

Use these St. Patrick's Day activities for elementary and middle school to celebrate and teach your students about the history of the holiday.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

WF1319107 Shaped 2021 Teacher Self Care hero

Given the challenges educators have encountered during the pandemic since March 2020, self-care for teachers during COVID-19 is now essential.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

Nutrition Activities Elementary And Middle School

Use these nutrition activities for elementary and middle school students to teach them about healthy eating, regular exercise, and self-care.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

Summer school admins

Get expert insights into how school leaders can best address pandemic learning loss this summer and the bold choices they will have to make going forward.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

Invention convention ideas

Encourage students by discussing some of these invention convention ideas for school projects that students have created in the past.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Equity in education

It's a term used often, but what is equity in education? Hear from experts on their definition of the term and what role access plays in achieving equitable education.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Covid vaccine hero

Find answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine in schools, including whether teachers will be required to get vaccinated and how this may affect classroom instruction.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor