(SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH) – Eleven 6th to 8th grade students will compete in the South Dakota State Civics Bee on Thursday, June 11, at Augustana University in Sioux Falls for a chance to advance to the national bee later this year.
They earned their place through four regional competitions held this spring. It’s the second year the state has hosted the bee, which is organized by the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The bee is designed to inspire middle school students to engage in civics, contribute to their communities and better understand American democracy…