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Detroit public schools reopen for in-person learning

Mar. 08, 2021 08:46 AM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Students in Michigan's largest school district returned to classrooms for in-person learning Monday for the first time in months. ...

FILE - In this May 29, 2014 file photo, Paige Kimble, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, applauds during the Scripps National Spelling Bee at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. Breaking from a tradition of being led by former contestants, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has hired a nonprofit leader with no history in the competition as its executive director, signaling a new era for the nearly century-old showcase for the top spellers in the English language. Cincinnati-based Scripps announced Monday, March 1, 2021, that J. Michael Durnil will take over immediately as bee director. He replaces Kimble, who stepped down last year. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Nonprofit leader takes over as National Spelling Bee chief

By Ben Nuckols Mar. 01, 2021 11:01 AM EST

Longtime National Spelling Bee director steps down

By Ben Nuckols Dec. 07, 2020 04:04 PM EST

FILE - In this May 31, 2019 file photos, eight co-champions celebrate after winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee, in Oxon Hill, Md. The Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there was “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

National Spelling Bee canceled for first time since 1945

By Ben Nuckols Apr. 21, 2020 09:05 AM EDT