LeVar Burton has signed on to host the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. According to AP News, the Reading Rainbow host said it was a no-brainer to say yes to the opportunity. Being a staunch literacy advocate, Burton comes from a line of educators and said the national spelling bee represents “the inspirational, aspirational ideal of education." Accomplished actor, director, educator and lifelong children’s literacy advocate @levarburton will serve as host of the @ScrippsBee . Read today's press release: https://t.co/MG2iWzAFR2 pic.twitter.com/dSUyA6qPxR — The E.W. Scripps Co. (@EWScrippsCo) December 16, 2021 “The selection of Mr. Burton as host aligns with the mission of the Scripps National Spelling Bee,” Dr. J. Michael Durnil, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, said . “To have such a prominent advocate for children’s literacy involved in this special and unique competition is a perfect match. We have the same goals: to educate tomorrow’s leaders and build...