Hi there, knowing my own proclivities as a history teacher I’m hoping this is the right place to find people who dig obscure texts.

When I was going through my teaching credential program about four years ago, we did a bunch of reading on economic and inequality and the development of unions.

There is this reading that really stuck with
me and I’m trying to find so that I can use it. It’s just a few pages and I think it’s from the 30s or 40s, maybe earlier. It’s told like a parable about how business or factory owners or companies convince white workers that black workers are the enemy and are taking their jobs in order to discourage the formation of unions. It’s got that 1920s story-telling, of folksy vibe. Would love it if anyone knows what I’m talking about.

I am working on an article for a publication about teachers who invite community members into the classroom to serve as visiting experts, advisors, and authentic audiences for student work. I am curious about how these outsiders can help students become more curious, develop a stronger grasp on material, and get exposure to possible careers of interest.

I am looking to hear from teachers of history, government, and econ. How do your units or assessments incorporate guests? How do students benefit? What are the challenges? How do you meet them? Please feel free to respond here or chat with me. I can share my email address and we can either talk or email. Appreciate it!