Scripps Spelling Bee Adding Lightning Round

The video discusses changes to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, including a new focus on vocabulary skills and a lightning speed round to prevent ties. The speaker reflects on their past English class experiences and notes that Newsy is part of the EW Scripps Company, which runs the spelling bee on a non-profit basis.

What major change is happening to the spelling bee event?

How will competitors be tested in the new format of the spelling bee?

What is the purpose of the lightning speed round in the spelling bee?

What happens if there is a tie at the end of the spelling bee?

Who runs the Scripps National Spelling Bee?