Ethiopian Spelling Bee

20/04/2026

When leaders open a book, they open a nation’s future.

From classrooms to communities, imagine the power of Barack Obama reading alongside New York City leadership—showing that reading is not just a school activity, but a national priority.

🇪🇹 Introducing D.E.A.R. Ethiopia — Drop Everything And Read Ethiopia

A movement where our leaders—government officials, city mayors, educators, and community voices—sit with children, read with them, and lead by example.

Because when children see their leaders reading,
they begin to believe that reading matters.

Because when a nation pauses to read,
it begins to rise together.

📖 Let our leaders lead the reading.
📚 Let our children follow the example.

D.E.A.R. Ethiopia with ESB
Community Pride Starts with Children 🇪🇹

20/04/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Melvin on this recognition. Job well done,

🐝✨ Meet our second 2026 Educator of the Year finalist: Melvin Buck-Cooper of Burroughs Elementary in Washington, D.C.!

As Spelling Bee Coordinator, Melvin has built a program that’s as inspiring as it is impactful. Through thoughtful instruction, strategic word study, and plenty of encouragement, he’s helping students grow not just as spellers, but as confident speakers and critical thinkers. The results speak volumes: student participation has increased by 85%, and this year, a Burroughs student advanced to the regional competition! 👏 Melvin also honored a beloved staff member by naming the school’s Bee in their memory, adding deeper meaning to an already thriving tradition that continues to inspire the entire community.

We’re proud to celebrate Mr. Buck-Cooper and the powerful impact he’s making, one word at a time! 💛

20/04/2026

Education does not begin and end in the classroom.
It is built at home, strengthened through reading, and shaped by everyday life.

At ESB, we believe true learning goes beyond memorization—
it develops character, confidence, and critical thinking.

📖 Read beyond the classroom
🗣️ Speak with confidence
🧠 Think independently
🌱 Grow with purpose

Because we don’t just educate students—
we build a generation. 🇪🇹✨

19/04/2026

ESB Book Recommendation Journal – Week 4

Dear Students, Families, and ESB Community,

Today’s recommendation is an inspiring and thought-provoking book:

The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama

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📖 About the Book

In this book, Barack Obama shares his vision for the future, reflecting on leadership, democracy, unity, and the power of hope.

Written before he became President, the book gives us insight into how ideas, values, and belief in people can shape a nation.

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🌱 Lessons for Our Students

• Believe in the power of hope and possibility
• Develop your own voice and values
• Understand the importance of leadership and service
• Respect different perspectives and work toward unity

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Families

This book creates meaningful conversations about:

* Leadership and responsibility
* The role of citizens in shaping society
* The importance of dialogue, respect, and unity

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📣 Community Engagement

👉 What does “hope” mean to you?
👉 How can young people become leaders in their communities?

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✍🏽 Final Thought

Hope is not just a feeling—
it is a responsibility to act, lead, and make a difference.

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With respect and purpose,
Yours in Spelling

18/04/2026

Gabby Thomas is the kind of role model every ESB student can learn from—because her success is not just about speed, but about discipline, focus, and intellectual excellence.

As a student at Harvard University, she studied Neurobiology—one of the most challenging academic fields—while training as a world-class athlete. This shows that greatness is built in the classroom just as much as it is on the field.

Her dedication led her to the global stage at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she became an Olympic medalist—proving that consistent preparation and belief in yourself can take you to the highest levels in the world.

For ESB students, her message is clear:

* 📖 Master your words and your studies
* 🧠 Build your mind with discipline
* 🎯 Stay focused on your goals
* 💪 Work hard even when no one is watching

Success is not an accident—it is the result of daily effort.

Like Gabby Thomas, you can be brilliant in the classroom and powerful on your stage.

18/04/2026

📚✨ BUY A STORY. CHANGE A LIFE. ✨📚

The Special Edition of “Kaldi and His Dancing Goats” by Abiye Tekle is more than a storybook—it’s a movement of compassion, literacy, and community impact.

❤️ 50% of every book sold goes directly to support the Macedonia Humanitarian Association, helping care for the elderly with dignity and love.

Through this powerful partnership between ESB and Macedonia, we are connecting generations—empowering children through reading while honoring and uplifting our elders.

📖 A story for the child.
🤝 A gift for the elderly.
🇪🇹 A mission for Ethiopia.

Get your copy today. Be part of something bigger.

17/04/2026

The power of a child’s voice begins with a single habit—reading out loud.

From the earliest years, when a child learns to hear and trust their own voice, they begin to build more than literacy. They build the foundation for confidence, clarity, and leadership.

Reading out loud strengthens the mind, sharpens memory, expands vocabulary, and develops fluency—but beyond academics, it does something even greater:
it gives a child the courage to express, to think independently, and to be heard.

This is why the D.E.A.R. – Drop Everything And Read campaign matters.

It creates a daily culture where every child—regardless of background—has the opportunity to pause, focus, and grow through reading. A simple daily habit becomes a lifelong advantage.

When introduced early, reading out loud shapes language, attention, imagination, and emotional understanding. It strengthens the bond between parents, teachers, and students—and transforms learning into a shared experience.

Because a child who reads out loud early does not just become a better reader—
they become a confident thinker, a clear communicator, and a future leader.

At Ethiopian Spelling Bee (ESB), we believe:

Readers become thinkers.
Thinkers become speakers.
Speakers become leaders.

Spell → Read → Speak → Think → Lead

Community Pride Starts With Children 🇪🇹

17/04/2026

Students who read out loud consistently demonstrate stronger vocabulary, better comprehension, and higher confidence in communication.

This is more than a habit—it is a foundation for academic excellence and leadership.

Ethiopian Spelling Bee (ESB)
Ethiopia’s Leading Student Literacy Platform

16/04/2026

Motivation Thursday:

Behind every school bag is a dream.
A dream waiting to be discovered… nurtured… and realized.

Today, Yeamlak walks to school.
Tomorrow, he walks into the operating room—saving lives.

At the Ethiopian Spelling Bee (ESB), we don’t just teach words…
We build confidence, unlock potential, and shape futures.

Yeamlak Melese | 8 Years Old | Future Medical Doctor

👉 Give your child the platform to dream bigger and go further.

Tefera Tibebu
Wengel Ayenew
Selam Ayenew

15/04/2026

Unpopular opinion—but the future will prove it right.

Writing is not just a school skill… it is how ideas are built, questions are asked, and leaders are formed.

In a world full of noise, the students who can think clearly, write powerfully, and ask better questions will stand above the rest.

✍️ Better writing → better thinking
🧠 Better thinking → better decisions
🚀 Better decisions → a better future

At Ethiopian Spelling Bee, we are not just teaching students to write—
we are preparing them to lead, influence, and shape the world.

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👉 Because the future belongs to those who can express it.

Community Pride Starts with Children! 🐝

15/04/2026

✍️ Every child has a voice—are we helping them discover it?

At Ethiopian Spelling Bee, we believe writing is more than words on paper—it’s confidence, creativity, and the power to think independently.

Some students move forward in grade…
But the real question is—are their skills moving forward too?

Through our Essay Writing Program, we challenge students to grow, express, and rise to their true potential.

📚 Build the skill.
🧠 Strengthen the mind.
🌟 Unlock the future.

👉 Enroll your child today—because their voice deserves to be heard.

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Community Pride Starts with Children! 🐝

14/04/2026

Today, we celebrate Batiel Kamuzu Kasa — a voice and a story ready to inspire the world. 🎤🎬

With a heart full of faith and a spirit full of creativity, Batiel dreams of lighting up the stage and screen—touching lives through both her voice and her performance.

Through ESB, students like Batiel are not only learning words…
they are discovering their voice, expressing their purpose, and inspiring others through their gifts.

Because greatness is not just seen or heard—
it is felt in the hearts you touch along the way.

Sing with purpose. Act with passion. Inspire the world. 🐝

Community Pride Starts With Children!