The Scripps National Spelling Bee is here, representing one of the most vigorous - and prestigious - academic competitions in America. Unsurprisingly, a competition as renowned as the national ...

In a world dominated by autocorrect and communication by emoji, a sacred annual gathering of linguistic student phenoms persists. These word whizzes have advanced from regional competitions to ...

Jacob Martonito, a sixth-grader from Appleton, Wisconsin, is competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He studies two to three hours daily, focusing on word roots and origins. Jacob won the ...

Meet the regional winners as they prepare for the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee. WHYY is proud to present the 2025 regional winners who will participate in the annual Scripps National Spelling ...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee concluded with an exciting comeback this year, securing last year's second-place winner, Faizan Zaki, as this year's champion and making him one of only five ...

Vanya Shivashankar referenced her Scripps National Spelling Bee experience during medical school interviews. Tara Singh has been a speller, regional partner and “College Crew” member by the age of 20.

WHO: Richardson eighth grader Antonietta Perozo Gamero. WHAT: The National Spanish Spelling Bee, in El Paso, where fourth through eighth graders compete entirely in Spanish. WHY IT’S SO GREAT: ...

Evelyn Juarez began competing in Spanish spelling bees in 3rd grade. By the time she was in 7th grade, she became the first-ever winner of the National Spanish Spelling Bee. “It’s actually a funny ...