Spelling Bee

DC Corporate Types Help Inner City Kids Learn to Spell

Debbie Lister | Posted 07.22.2009 | Living


Debbie Lister

I was able to channel my inner fourth-grade self, tap into the spelling bee movement, engage professionals with the community and help underserved kids all at the same time.

Student Ejected from National Spelling Bee for Using Spell Check

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.29.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

According to bee officials, using Spell Check during a competition can result in a permanent ban from the sport, which could cost Mr. Van Kesseline millions in endorsements from dictionary companies.

Kavya Shivashankar, 13, Kansas Girl, Wins National Spelling Bee

AP | JOSEPH WHITE | Posted 06.28.2009 | Home


WASHINGTON — Cool and collected, Kavya Shivashankar wrote out every word on her palm and always ended with a smile. The 13-year-old Kansas girl ...

"I Love Nerds": For Spellers, Dorky's The New Cool

AP | JOSEPH WHITE | Posted 06.26.2009 | Style


McLEAN, Va. — Lauren Kirk had a hamburger in hand, a new friend by her side. On Monday afternoon, she was one of the cool kids. The 14-year-old...

Fox News: It's Eductaoinal!

Bob Harris | Posted 07.23.2008 | Media


Bob Harris

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