The Civic Trust® is working to elevate civics as a national priority through initiatives like the National Civics Bee® and others that promote and advance civic knowledge. View recent media coverage of the National Civics Bee and more below.
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74% of Americans Think They Could Explain How America Works. 58% Fail a Basic Civics Test.
Most Americans cannot explain how their own government and economy function, according to a new national survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Like millions of Americans, you probably have strong feelings about how the president should lead, what Congress should do and how the courts should rule, but do you know what gives them those powers in the first place?
Alaska Middle School Student Wins America’s First National Civics Bee Championship
Inaugural championship gathered 27 state champions in Washington, D.C., to test their civic knowledge and skills, and make civics education a priority for America’s youth. Winner received the Bill Daniels National Civics Award and a $100,000 education savings account.
In an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to reinvigorate American democracy: middle school students.
Carolyn Cawley is the outgoing president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and senior vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Under her leadership, the Foundation launched The Civic Trust, a nonpartisan educational initiative committed to increasing civic literacy, skills, and participation across schools, workplaces, and communities.
A National Championship That Could Help Heal Our Political Divide
While many Americans set aside their political differences to enjoy the Super Bowl, there is more that can be done to foster civics education across the country.
A National Civics Competition For Middle Schoolers? It’s A Timely Idea.
Americans don’t know a lot about American government. Last year, the “Nation’s Report Card” showed how poorly our students are faring when it comes to U.S. history and civics: Just 13 percent of students were deemed “proficient” in U.S. history and just 22 percent in civics.
