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Brian Karsten

Shrinking the Class Roster

Midway through my AP Literature and Composition unit on The Awakening, my classes always have the same fiery discussion. I keep the...

Brian Karsten

Focus Period: How to Give Students and Teachers the Time They Need

Read this blogpost at The Christian Educator's Journal Sitting down to grade outlines for my Science Fiction Literature class, I am not...

Brian Karsten

Dedicating Time to Enrichment: Unleashing the Potential of High School Students

For busy high school students, where standardized tests and core curriculum often take center stage, it's easy to overlook the importance...

Brian Karsten

A Team Approach: Sharing Teaching Responsibilities Leads to Student Achievement

I am one of four teachers in my building with ninth grade Speech and Composition on my teaching schedule. As a team, we’ve set learning...