National Civics Bee in Brownsville, Texas
Out of more than 400 local middle schools in the state of Texas, ten finalists were chosen to compete in the National Civics Bee, hosted on May 11, 2022 by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
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“Typically, GDP is highest in countries that have the most stable political systems. So it’s important never to take our political system for granted, and that means—among many other things—we need to ensure strong civics programs in our schools.”
David A. Moss, the Paul Whiton Cherington Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School
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Happier school environments, where learning is interactive and collaborative, and students and teachers can focus on growth and discovery.
More productive and focused workplaces, where employers and employees experience less polarization and animosity.
Better interactions, less strained by the pitched political arguments of the day.
Participatory democracy, with more people playing an active part in voting, organizing, and cultivating the communities they want to live in.
A responsive government, attuned to the wishes of its people.
Civics affects us all! Profiles in Civility are real world examples of civility being practiced in your community. Click on an article below to learn how businesses are finding ways to to be more civic minded.
Civic learning isn’t limited to the classroom – it occurs at school, at home, and at work.
Because workplaces are one place where all races, religions, and ages congregate, business is uniquely positioned to help ensure that the next generation of Americans has the knowledge, skills, and disposition to take a productive role in civic life.
To read more on the business case for civics education, download the Harvard Business Review white paper.
“The evidence is clear: informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce. Our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three, and so does the long-term health of America’s economy.”
Carolyn Cawley, President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
