Education May 29 Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press
Education May 28 Many spelling bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization The opposing strategies of Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists have revived a long-running if good-natured debate in spelling circles: Which is more important, mastery of languages or rote memorization?… By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press
Arts May 25 Watch 6:31 Mina Kimes on the 'big game feel' of the Scripps National Spelling Bee The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers emerged from millions of competitors across the nation who dream that this moment from last year may be theirs: This… By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Nation May 25 Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition begins Tuesday and concludes Thursday night. By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press
Education May 30 Faizan Zaki wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee The bee celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, and Faizan Zaki may be the first champion who's remembered more for a word he got wrong than one he got right. By Associated Press
May 28 Want to watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Here's a guide By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Continue reading
Jun 02 New Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Dev Shah wins with the word 'psammophile' By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press Dev Shah is the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. His winning word was "psammophile."… Continue reading
May 29 How this panel selects the right words to feature in the Scripps National Spelling Bee By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press Even as spellers have improved with the help of comprehensive study guides and private coaching, panelists are confident they can continue to come up with words difficult enough to identify a champion. Continue reading
Jul 09 Zaila Avant-garde wins Scripps National Spelling Bee By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press Zaila Avant-garde knew she would be the first African American winner of the bee and that Black kids around the country were watching Thursday night's ESPN2 telecast, waiting to be inspired and hoping to follow in the footsteps of someone… Continue reading
Mar 20 National Spelling Bee called off because of coronavirus By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press Scripps announced its decision Friday morning, citing recommendations against large gatherings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the ongoing state of emergency in Maryland. Continue reading