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The Buzz on Civics: Get Ready for the 2026 National Civics Bee®

Civics Buzz The Buzz on Civics: Get Ready for the 2026 National Civics Bee® Oct 29, 2025 Calling all Maryland middle schoolers! Do you know how your community works, how laws are made, or what it takes to make a difference? The 2026 National Civics Bee® is your opportunity to learn more about your community,…

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Maryland Chamber Foundation to Host 9 Statewide Finalists in the 2025 National Civics Bee®: Maryland Finals

News Release Maryland Chamber Foundation to Host 9 Statewide Finalists in the 2025 National Civics Bee®: Maryland Finals Apr 30, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Middle school students from across Maryland will soon compete in the fourth annual National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals competition hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation in partnership with The Civic…

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Maryland Chamber Foundation Announces Opening of 2025 National Civics Bee®

News Release Maryland Chamber Foundation Announces Opening of 2025 National Civics Bee® Oct 31, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that focuses on the research and educational objectives of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, announces the opening of the 2025 National Civics Bee®. Open to all Maryland sixth, seventh and eighth…

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Seeking Host Companies and Educators for the 2025 Teacher Externship Program

Blog Seeking Host Companies and Educators for the 2025 Teacher Externship Program Oct 9, 2024 The Maryland Chamber Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2025 Teacher Externship Program! This unique four-week summer program builds a bridge between educators and top Maryland businesses, empowering students with knowledge on future careers.…

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Meet the Host Companies and Educators Participating in Maryland Chamber Foundation’s 2024 Teacher Externship Program

A pair of teachers wearing safety vests join an engineering company employee who is demonstrating how drone technology is used in their projects

FOUNDATION Meet the Host Companies and Educators Participating in Maryland Chamber Foundation’s 2024 Teacher Externship Program Sep 4, 2024 As the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s 2024 Teacher Externship Program marks its sixth year of collaboration, we were excited to continue this unique workforce development program aimed at building the bridge between education and industry. This year,…

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Maryland Chamber Foundation to Host 15 Statewide Finalists in the 2024 National Civics Bee®: Maryland Finals

2023 National Civics Bee: Maryland Finals 2nd Place Winner

News Release Maryland Chamber Foundation to Host 15 Statewide Finalists in the 2024 National Civics Bee®: Maryland Finals May 2, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Middle school students from across Maryland will soon compete in the third annual National Civics Bee®: Maryland State Finals competition hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation in partnership with The Civic…

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Seeking Host Companies and Educators for the 2024 Teacher Externship Program

A group of educators participating in the Maryland Chamber Foundation's Teacher Externship Program alongside employees from their host company standing in a group in front of large electrical transformers wearing safety equipment.

Blog Seeking Host Companies and Educators for the 2024 Teacher Externship Program Nov 6, 2023 The Maryland Chamber Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2024 Teacher Externship Program! This unique four-week summer program builds a bridge between educators and top Maryland businesses, empowering students with knowledge on future careers.…

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Gaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente

Teacher Extern Alethea Smith standing in front of a 3-D welcome sign at a Kaiser Permanente medical facility, with flowers and landscaping in the background.

Blog Gaining Real-World Perspectives: A Teacher Externship with Kaiser Permanente Oct 5, 2023 Alethea Smith, a business teacher at Owings Mills High School, recently took part in the Maryland Chamber Foundation’s Teacher Externship program, spending four-weeks working with Kaiser Permanente to gain a deep understanding of the work being done by a leader in the…

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