468 Nevada Students Break World Record Reciting Constitution

Four hundred sixty-eight middle school students in Reno, Nevada just proved that civics class can make history.

Coral Academy of Science Middle School officially became Guinness World Record holders after their entire student body recited the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in perfect unison on January 28, 2026. The sixth through eighth graders now hold the title for most people reciting a foundational legal text simultaneously.

The journey to this moment started 14 months earlier with a simple classroom conversation. Jason Bennett, a seventh-grade social studies teacher, sparked the idea and coordinated the massive effort to bring it to life.

"This was truly a 'We the People' moment," Bennett said. "I hope this achievement is something our students will never forget."

The record attempt wasn't just about breaking a world record. It was part of Coral Academy's whole-school homeroom program celebrating America's 250th anniversary, connecting students to the founding principles of American democracy in an unforgettable way.

Think about what it takes to get 468 middle schoolers to memorize 52 words and recite them together flawlessly. The coordination alone required months of practice, dedication, and teamwork across three grade levels.

Why This Inspires

This story shows the power of teachers who think big and students willing to rise to the challenge. Bennett could have taught the Preamble through textbooks and worksheets like countless educators before him. Instead, he gave his students a chance to become part of history while learning it.

The record also reminds us that civics education doesn't have to be boring. When students actively engage with foundational texts through creative projects, they remember both the words and the values behind them far longer than any test could ensure.

These 468 kids will carry this achievement with them forever. Years from now, they'll tell their own children about the day they became world record holders by reciting "We the People" together.

One classroom conversation became a schoolwide triumph that put Reno on the world map.