The Civic Trust

08/24/2026

Informed and active citizens make for a strong future, and these students are the proof. 🌟🐝

Swipe to see the highlights from the California State Finals.

Applications for the 2027 competition open Sept. 7. Learn more at nationalcivicsbee.org

08/19/2026

Does your student have what it takes to compete in the ?

In partnership with College Board, we've launched a new civic knowledge quiz to put your skills to the test. Challenge yourself with 10 questions about U.S. government, history, and civic responsibility, and learn as you go with detailed explanations for every answer.

With the National Civics Bee application period opening this September, now is the perfect time to start preparing your middle schooler for the competition.

Take the quiz: nationalcivicsbee.collegeboard.org

08/12/2026

The outstanding students who competed at the Maryland State Finals remind us why civic education matters.🏅🐝

Swipe through to catch the best moments from an incredible day — made possible in partnership with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Applications for the 2027 competition open Sept. 7. Learn more: nationalcivicsbee.org

08/04/2026

Educators: looking for a way to spark civic engagement in your community? 📚

We've teamed up with College Board to launch a new civics quiz—a great conversation starter for classrooms this fall. Plus, don't miss the chance to win a $250 gift card through our sweepstakes!

The application period opens in September. Start getting your middle schoolers excited now. ⬇️

Take the quiz: nationalcivicsbee.collegeboard.org

07/28/2026

"It doesn't matter how old you are, who you are, where you grew up. If you have a voice, you can share it." — Emily B., champion

Civic engagement doesn't have to wait until you're 18. 🗳️ Emily is a shining example of what's possible when young people find their voice and show up for their communities.

Watch her segment on NBC News:

Emily Brubacker knows a thing or two about advocacy — not surprisin...

07/20/2026

Meet Aisha, one of the middle schoolers proving that young voices can change the world.

As a 2025 finalist, Aisha didn't just talk about the problem of cyberbullying—she built a solution. Her six-step toolkit, BRIGHT, gives students real, actionable strategies to navigate online abuse with confidence.

Her message to other young people? "Find something you're passionate about and just speak out about it!"

Read Aisha's story and watch her segment on the Today Show sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation:

Aisha, a seventh grader and 2025 National Civics Bee® finalist from Illinois, recently saw her civic leadership reach a national audience when she was featured on the TODAY show—an experience she described as feeling “like a dream.” The spotlight grew out of her National Civics Bee applicatio...

07/17/2026

Think you know your civics? Put it to the test. 🇺🇸

Understanding how our government works is essential for engaged citizenship. Our quiz, in partnership with College Board, covers it all, from the Bill of Rights to the structure of government. Plus, enter a chance to win a $250 gift card.

Take the quiz: nationalcivicsbee.collegeboard.org

07/16/2026

Keep the celebration of our nation’s 250th going past Independence Day. is our free, 8-week self-guided online course that pairs civics knowledge with real workplace skills. Enrollment is open now:

Civics Academy is a nonpartisan initiative where employees increase crucial knowledge about U.S. history, civics, citizenship, and more through a voluntary, self-guided online course and experiential learning opportunities.

07/13/2026

How has your organization commemorated 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

Help update our tracker so we can continue to highlight businesses showing up to celebrate our nation’s history and shape the next 250 years:

Interested in how organizations across the country are celebrating America’s 250th? The America 250 Activity Tracker highlights how businesses, local chambers of commerce and other organizations plan to mark the semiquincentennial.

07/10/2026

"These students are not waiting for someone else to solve problems; they're imagining how they could become part of the solution." - Paul Baker, president and CEO, Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce

That's exactly what middle schoolers showed up to do at Idaho's first-ever , co-hosted by Melaleuca: The Wellness Company and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber.

Read more: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/idaho-students-participate-in-the-states-first-national-civics-bee/

📸: Melaleuca: The Wellness Company