An eighth grader from Wisconsin recently competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We talk with her about the experience and her future goals. Then, ahead of graduation day we learn about a five-month residential program called, the Wisconsin Challenge Academy.
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Wisconsin's Maya Jadhav shines at Scripps National Spelling Bee
A Wisconsin eighth grader made her final trip to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. We talk with Maya Jadhav about her s-p-e-l-l-ing career. The Badger State Spelling Bee pronouncer also joins to talk about the word competition world.
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Next class of Challenge Academy cadettes graduates Thursday
The 48th class of the Wisconsin Challenge Academy graduates Thursday after a 22-week residential program. The academy uses a military-style environment to work with at-risk students ages 16 to 18. We speak with the new director of the Challenge Academy about the program’s success and challenges.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Maya Jadhav Guest
- Brad Williams Guest
- Joni Mathews Guest
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
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