The 247 spellers ages 9 to 15 are set to compete in the 2026 competition, now in its 101th year.

Parents and teachers often ask: “What’s the best way for my child or student to learn and retain words from the weekly spelling list? How does one get beyond simply memorizing words for a Friday ...

Words are tricky. Not everything is spelled phonetically. Unique spellings just add special character to a place. In a way, these are our words. Sometimes, the only way to learn how to spell words is ...