C-SPAN to host fourth annual National Civics Bee championship
C-SPAN is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to host the first-ever televised National Civics Bee championship, where, for its fourth year, 52 middle school students will compete for a national title and a $100,000 prize.
TL;DR
- C-SPAN and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to host the National Civics Bee.
- This is the fourth year of the competition, and the first to be televised nationally.
- 52 middle school students will compete for a national title and a $100,000 college savings prize.
- The competition includes rounds like team presentations, multiple-choice questions, head-to-head challenges, interviews, and a buzzer competition.
- The event aims to highlight the importance of civics education, which is often underfunded compared to STEM education.
- Applications for next year's competition are open until February 2, 2027.