Hello everyone! Thank for your support, we're very close to hitting 4k signatures! I want to share an op-ed written in the Guardian by Simone Kaplan, this year's highest-ranked eighth grade speller, and her coach, Scott Remer. They detail their position beautifully and make a strong case for Scripps to do something for eighth graders. Please check it out, and please continue to share this petition! This is just the beginning, and we aren't giving up at any point in the near future. Thanks again for all of your support.