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96 middle schoolers visit Cal State San Bernardino for History Discovery Day
Summary
San Bernardino County Office of Education said 96 middle school students attended History Discovery Day at Cal State San Bernardino to learn research skills for National History Day; the program's theme was 'revolution, reaction, and reform.'
The San Bernardino County Office of Education highlighted a History Discovery Day event in which 96 middle school students traveled to Cal State San Bernardino to learn research techniques ahead of National History Day. Speaker 1 reported the trip and said it offers students "a glimpse of what their future could look like on a college campus."
Speaker 3 explained the program's theme: "Our History Day theme is revolution, reaction, and reform," and said the event is intended to teach students both historical research skills and lessons about learning from the past. Speaker 4 and Speaker 3 described how being on a college campus, learning to use the library, and having access to campus resources can change how students envision their futures. A student (Speaker 3) said, "I'm just excited to see how my future will unfold. Like, what if I go to this college?"
The transcript does not provide details on participating schools, transportation arrangements, or which specific research topics the students chose for National History Day. The county framed the visit as both skill-building and as a way to broaden students' aspirations toward higher education.
