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CINCINNATI, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The stage is set for the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee -- where international attention will shine on young spellers vying for the coveted title of champion. The Bee will take place on May 28, 29 and 30 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. "The Scripps National Spelling Bee is not only a competition but also a cultural celebration of the English language," said Paige Kimble, executive director...

There is no such thing as an age gap when it comes to improving spelling ability, as noted by toptenreviews.com, e-learning software company eReflect stated, and the 2013 release of their Ultimate Spelling software package is proof of that. New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 11, 2013 Although the perception is that Ultimate Spelling is only for students off to the annual spelling bee, Top Ten Reviews, a software review website, has found that the software can in fact be also very helpful for...

eReflect finds that for Ultimate Spelling it appears the spelling building program easily won the hearts of the hands-on parents who homeschool their children. New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Ultimate Spelling has not only been getting rave spelling software reviews from teachers working in established schools, but also from parents who take it upon themselves to teach their children at home. Essentially, what makes this significant is that teachers in school undergo a special...

Former winner has spent career at the Bee, expanding its scope, prestige and academic rigor, Scripps CEO says CINCINNATI, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) today promoted Paige Kimble to executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the nation's largest and longest-running educational program. Kimble, 45, has worked for Scripps since 1991, but her association with the company began much earlier: she is the 1980 runner-up and 1981 national...

Spelling Bee competitions seem to no longer be popular in the state of Wisconsin as only a handful of parents expressed interest in their kids participating in future spelling competitions in one local school district. Software company eReflect spoke out today about this trend, and encouraged schools to use new technology to boost interest in spelling. New York City, NY (PRWEB) February 23, 2013 Being an ardent proponent of spelling improvement, Ultimate Spelling representatives announced...

The creators of Ultimate Spelling software have announced that they are excited about the upcoming seminar on “Teaching Spelling and Vocabulary Digitally.” The seminar, which is being organized by SqoolTechs, LLC, will be held on November 9, 2012 at the Gala Event Center in Union, Missouri. New York City, NY (PRWEB) August 29, 2012 SqoolTechs, LLC, a Missouri based educational technology company, is currently organizing a seminar on the use of digital technology in teaching vocabulary...

Pyxwise Software announces today a back to school sale for Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 & Phonics 2, their award winning educational app series for iOS devices. Both apps can be purchased on August 17th, 2012 for 80% off the original price. Edmonton, Alberta Canada (PRWEB) August 16, 2012 Studies have shown that many students lose valuable spelling and reading skills over the summer months. The students who have not been engaged in learning activities typically experience summer...

Practicing spelling at the first grade level now involves interactive game play and an extraterrestrial when children use the Spelling Space – 1st Grade app from Learning Gems. Portage, MI (PRWEB) July 08, 2012 Spelling Space – 1st Grade, an app for tablets, encourages youngsters to practice and sharpen their spelling skills through interactive game play that features an exciting outer space theme. This educational app from Learning Gems is intended for those at the first grade...

Learning Gems, sister company to Blue Fire Media, has recently launched Spelling Space Ultimate, a fun educational app for kids that helps with spelling. Portage, MI (PRWEB) June 07, 2012 As many parents know, getting kids to go over their spelling list homework can be a challenge. Flash cards have been a traditional method to help with the spelling but many parents find that their children lose interest after going over the words once or twice. Now, getting your kids to study their...

CINCINNATI, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Snigdha Nandipati, a 14-year-old speller from San Diego, Calif., won the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee Thursday night. Nandipati was named the Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion in the 13th round after correctly spelling the word "guetapens," which is defined as "an ambush, snare, or trap." Nandipati represented U-T San Diego in San Diego, Calif., in this year's competition. She is an eighth grade student at Francis Parker School...