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'The Dreaded Schwa' And Other Reasons To Love The Bee

Nina Fonseca of Chicago, Illinois, celebrates with other spellers after a correct answer in round three of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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'The Dreaded Schwa' And Other Reasons To Love The Bee

May 26, 2016 • One of our favorite events is on again: the Scripps National Spelling Bee. From the tense smart kids to the cheering adults, it's all pretty great.

Thank G-O-O-D-N-E-S-S: The National Spelling Bee Adds Meaning

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Thank G-O-O-D-N-E-S-S: The National Spelling Bee Adds Meaning

April 10, 2013 • The National Spelling Bee is adding vocabulary questions to the qualifying tests. It's a great step toward ensuring that the most visible showcase for really smart kids isn't just a memory competition.

It's The Day Of The National Spelling Bee Finals, Aka Know-Nothing Thursday!

Kitty Shortt spells a word correctly during the third round of the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee yesterday. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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It's The Day Of The National Spelling Bee Finals, Aka Know-Nothing Thursday!

May 31, 2012 • Today, the National Spelling Bee moves on to the semifinals, and tonight, it moves to the finals. We'll be following.