52 middle school civics finalists compete in national championship in Washington, D.C.
Fifty-two middle school students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa competed in the third annual National Civics Bee Championship on October 14 in Washington, D.C., testing their knowledge of American government, the Constitution, and civic challenges. The competition was televised and streamed live for the first time.
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- ✓Third annual National Civics Bee Championship held October 14, 2026. (C-SPAN/YouTube)
- ✓52 finalists from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa competed. (C-SPAN/YouTube)
- ✓Competition tested knowledge of American government, the Constitution, and civic challenges. (C-SPAN/YouTube)
- ✓Championship was televised and streamed live for the first time. (C-SPAN/YouTube)
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