Teen Civics Champions Shape Future | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Fourteen middle schoolers squared off in the Kansas state finals of the brand-new National Civics Bee — the first year this national competition is going big, with one winner from each state heading to D.C. to compete for a $100,000 education fund. Born from alarming stats showing most adults can’t name the three branches of government and many eighth graders lack civic knowledge, the bee aims to spark a new generation of engaged citizens. Students don’t just recite facts — they craft community improvement plans, from boosting voter turnout to providing hygiene products for students in need…