Scripps National Spelling Bee Returns After Pandemic Pause

The transcript covers the excitement and return of the Scripps National Spelling Bee to an in-person format in 2022 after being canceled in 2020 and held virtually in 2021. Hundreds of spellers, including the youngest and most experienced, compete in Washington DC. The event is a family affair with siblings participating, and the competition is intense. The preliminaries have concluded, and the finals will be broadcast live. The bee is a celebration of spelling skills and a testament to the dedication of the participants.

What was the reason for the cancellation of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2020?

How many kids competed in the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee?

Describe the experience of the spellers returning to compete in person after the pandemic.

What strategies do spellers use to prepare for the competition?

What feelings do the spellers express about competing against their siblings?