Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover how students can participate in the National Civics Bee®! This video is your student-friendly guide to every stage of the competition, from the first essay submission to the National Championship.
In this video, you’ll find out:
• What the National Civics Bee® is and how the competition works
• How students advance through local, state, and national rounds
• What to expect during the live competitions
• How the entry essay plays a role in every stage of the Bee
• Tips for tackling the 2027 essay prompt
Whether you're an aspiring competitor, educator, or parent, this video will help you understand what to expect and how students can turn one civic idea into an opportunity.
Learn more and start your entry at nationalcivicsbee.org.
Resources:
Founding Principles and Civic Virtues: billofrightsinstitute.org/principles-and-virtues
Resources for the National Civics Bee®: civics.uschamberfoundation.org/resources
This video is provided for general informational purposes only. It offers an overview of the competition structure and content but does not constitute the official Competition Rules. All competition procedures, formats, and advancement criteria are governed by the applicable Competition Rules and may be modified as necessary. In the event of any inconsistency, the Competition Rules control.
00:00 What Is the National Civics Bee?
00:49 How the Competition Works
01:49 Meet a National Civics Bee Champion
02:29 Eric's Tips for Success
03:08 How to Write Your National Civics Bee Essay
03:55 Building a Winning Community Change Proposal
04:24 Connecting Your Idea to Civic Virtues
04:45 Final Submission Tips & Deadlines
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About the Bill of Rights Institute:
Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide.
Official Site: billofrightsinstitute.org
Facebook: @billofrightsinstitute
Twitter: @brinstitute
Instagram: @brinstitute
BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/new...
Discover how students can participate in the National Civics Bee®! This video is your student-friendly guide to every stage of the competition, from the first essay submission to the National Championship.
In this video, you’ll find out:
• What the National Civics Bee® is and how the competition works
• How students advance through local, state, and national rounds
• What to expect during the live competitions
• How the entry essay plays a role in every stage of the Bee
• Tips for tackling the 2027 essay prompt
Whether you're an aspiring competitor, educator, or parent, this video will help you understand what to expect and how students can turn one civic idea into an opportunity.
Learn more and start your entry at nationalcivicsbee.org.
Resources:
Founding Principles and Civic Virtues: billofrightsinstitute.org/principles-and-virtues
Resources for the National Civics Bee®: civics.uschamberfoundation.org/resources
This video is provided for general informational purposes only. It offers an overview of the competition structure and content but does not constitute the official Competition Rules. All competition procedures, formats, and advancement criteria are governed by the applicable Competition Rules and may be modified as necessary. In the event of any inconsistency, the Competition Rules control.
00:00 What Is the National Civics Bee?
00:49 How the Competition Works
01:49 Meet a National Civics Bee Champion
02:29 Eric's Tips for Success
03:08 How to Write Your National Civics Bee Essay
03:55 Building a Winning Community Change Proposal
04:24 Connecting Your Idea to Civic Virtues
04:45 Final Submission Tips & Deadlines
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About the Bill of Rights Institute:
Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide.
Official Site: billofrightsinstitute.org
Facebook: @billofrightsinstitute
Twitter: @brinstitute
Instagram: @brinstitute
BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/new...
