Middle school students to compete in National Civics Bee | 69News at Sunrise

POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Students are putting their knowledge and skills to the test Thursday in Pottsville.

Students in grades 6-8 are competing in the National Civics Bee in Pottsville.

The event is set for Thursday, April 9, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Penn State Schuylkill.

So what is a civics bee? 69 News reporter Sydney Kay takes a look at the competition and why organizers say it’s more important than ever.