THE SPELLUP BLOG

News, tips & student stories

This season's launch event
FEATUREDJuly 2026
Registration window now open for the 2026–27 season

All three categories are open for both school and individual registrations. Here's what's new this season — including expanded cluster venues and updated guidebooks.

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Teacher workshop
AI teacher-training sessions scheduled

New AI-assisted training sessions are rolling out for participating schools across the district.

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Finalist portrait
Finalists share their prep routines

Last season's finalists talk through the daily habits that carried them to the district final.

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Practice at home
30 minutes a day: a parent's guide

How to run a short, fun daily spelling practice at home — no teaching experience required.

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Cluster venue
New cluster venues announced

More venues across the district mean shorter travel for cluster-round participants.

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School assembly
How to bring SpellUp to your school

A coordinator's checklist — from the first assembly announcement to the school round.

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Word list closeup
Why word roots beat rote learning

Learn 50 roots and unlock a thousand words — the method behind our guidebooks.

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