Jim Holcomb, President & CEO for the Michigan Chamber, leads the discussion of Michigan’s first statewide competition of the National Civics Bee and take a look at what’s next for the 2025 bee – and why it matters so much! Joining him in the discussion are:

• Stacy Bailey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for Okemos Public Schools
• Geoff Bontrager, Superintendent for Northwest Community Schools in Jackson
• Simon Reed from West Middle School in Plymouth, state finalist and ended up taking 2nd place in this year’s statewide competition