To Restore Faith in U.S. Democracy

In this opinion piece in RealClear Policy, Hanna Skandera, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund, and Michael Carney, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation explore how the National Civics Bee is addressing America's civic literacy needs.

Key highlights:

• The National Civics Bee, an initiative of The Civic Trust, engages thousands of middle school students across 28 states
• The competition addresses the critical gap in civic literacy among both youth and adults
• Innovative approaches, including partnerships with local chambers and AI-powered tutoring, are making civic education more accessible
• The initiative is fostering a new generation of informed and engaged citizens

Learn more about how we can address America's civic crisis and commit to strengthening our democracy below.