HISTORY DAY MENTORING! – Every Saturday morning from 10am-12pm
We’re excited to launch this year’s ESFL National History Day Mentoring Project!
As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, students are invited to explore how revolutions spark reactions, how reactions inspire reforms, and how each moment sets off the next, just like a line of falling dominoes.
Are you or your students passionate about racial justice, labor activism, women’s rights, immigrant history, GLBTQ+ movements, environmental activism, or other powerful stories of change?
Do they want to create performances, documentaries, exhibits, websites, or research papers?
Send them to the East Side Freedom Library!
Here they’ll find:
- Rich research resources (books, art, music, archival material)
- Connections for oral histories
- Experienced mentors who have supported local students for over 10 years
- And our results? Last year, three ESFL-mentored students won first or second place at Nationals!
- STARTING THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 – THEN EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, 10AM–NOON
- East Side Freedom Library
Students are encouraged to make an appointment by emailing Peter Rachleff (American History professor at Macalester College for 30 years and coordinator of the ESFL mentor team): peter@eastsidefreedomlibrary.
After their first session, students are welcome to return anytime to use ESFL resources. Menors will be available for in-person or remote one-on-one support.