SHREVEPORT, La. — Top middle school students from across the state will gather in Shreveport this weekend to test their knowledge of American government and community leadership.
The competition is open to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Finalists will compete for a chance to advance to the national championship hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where national prizes total up to $100,000.
Organizers said the nonpartisan program aims to inspire young people to understand how civic engagement, leadership, and economic opportunity build stronger communities. The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation created the initiative to encourage youth leadership and civic education.
The state finals will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the campus theater located at One University Place.Â
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