A sixth-grader won her school’s spelling bee just five years after moving to Mesa from the Philippines and learning English. The 12-year-old student credits her success to her love of reading and ...

Four students sit in a row en la biblioteca escolar, lined up in front of a bright, bee-adorned banner proclaiming “Happy Bee Day” in honey-drenched letters.

Evelyn Juarez began competing in Spanish spelling bees in 3rd grade. By the time she was in 7th grade, she became the first-ever winner of the National Spanish Spelling Bee. “It’s actually a funny ...

Blanca Contreras’ son has been learning English since he was in the first grade — and it’s been a struggle. As her son prepares for middle school in Fresno, she worries his academic difficulties will ...