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DC Corporate Types Help Inner City Kids Learn to Spell

Debbie Lister | Posted 07.22.2009 | Living

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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.

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Student Ejected from National Spelling Bee for Using Spell Check

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.29.2009 | Comedy

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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.

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

AP | JOSEPH WHITE | Posted 06.28.2009 | Home

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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 ...

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

AP | JOSEPH WHITE | Posted 06.26.2009 | Style

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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...

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Fox News: It's Eductaoinal!

Bob Harris | Posted 07.23.2008 | Media

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Bob Harris

Hat tips to ThinkProgress and NewsHounds. ...

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