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National Civics Bee
***Thank you to all that are participating! Entry is CLOSED. We are now in the selection process. For more information contact Jake Mayson.
Calling all middle school students! Are you a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student with an idea about using civics to solve a problem in your community? Share your ideas and win cash prizes.
The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. In the first round of the contest, students will participate in an essay competition. Judges will then select 20 finalists to participate in the final round: a live event testing civics knowledge.
The Spokane region Civics Bee is presented by STCU – Here for Good Foundation.
How to Enter - Deadline by February 19, 11:59 PM PST
It’s easy to participate! If you are a middle school student, submit your 500-word (about two or three paragraphs) essay by clicking on the button or learn more about the essay and judging criteria below.
- Write Essay
- Submit Essay
- Win Prizes
- Advance to National Competition
Essay Topic
Identify a problem facing your community. How might a citizen solve the problem? Write a 500-word maximum essay that includes the following:
- What is the problem, and how do different members in your community or neighborhood view it?
- What civic principles or systems could help to address the problem?
- What is your idea or recommendation for solving the problem?
- What primary sources, such as the Declaration of Independence or the US Constitution provide supporting evidence or examples for your idea or recommendation?
- How might members of your community or neighborhood bring your idea or recommendation to life?
Judging Criteria
Your essay will be evaluated based on how well you demonstrate an understanding of civics, acknowledge and address opposing points of view, use primary sources, and describe an idea innovative or new to you.
Student and Parent Handbook
This year’s National Civics Bee asks you how you can make a difference in your community. Check out the student and parent handbook to get more essay writing guidance and to learn about founding principles.
View the Handbook.
Spokane Region Partners
Why are we a Civics Bee partner?
GSI is a Civics Bee partner because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge throughout the Spokane region and Washington State.
Spokane region Civics Bee presented by
Deadline by February 19, 11:59 PM PST
- Write Essay
- Submit Essay
- Win Prizes
- Advance to National Competition
Contact Us
Have questions about the Civics Bee? Contact Jake Mayson, Director of Public Policy at Greater Spokane Inc. by email or phone at (509) 321-3625.