Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Scripps National Spelling Bee is here, representing one of the most vigorous — and prestigious — academic competitions in ...

Spelling lists. Spelling tests. Spelling bees. Adults of a certain age who remember anything about elementary school likely recall spelling as central to their literacy instruction. That’s not ...

The Champion City Spelling Bee is about more than words. It’s about fun. “You may not think a spelling bee would be fun to watch, but we had some very vibrant personalities,” said Sophia Lopez, event ...

The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite. By Maria Cramer After nine rounds Thursday night, the Scripps National Spelling ...