Summary
Middle school students from across the U.S. participated in the National Civics Bee to test their knowledge of civics and demonstrate young people's ability to influence democracy. Emily Brubaker, a ninth grader from Alaska and the 2024 National Civics Bee Champion, shares her personal journey in civics advocacy and encourages young people to engage in civic activities before they reach voting age.
Key Facts
- The National Civics Bee was held in Washington, D.C., with participation from students in 39 states.
- Emily Brubaker, from Alaska, was named the champion of the 2024 National Civics Bee.
- Emily uses her own experiences with a dental condition to advocate for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act in Congress.
- The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act has bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress.
- The National Civics Bee aims to promote civic literacy, emphasizing understanding civic rights and responsibilities.
- The event offers a $100,000 scholarship called the Bill Daniels National Civics Award.
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Daniels Fund launched the National Civics Bee to highlight the importance of civics education.
- Applications for the 2026 National Civics Bee are open until February 3.
