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Jacobi 33 Diamond Coach 30 Middle Level Engagement: Speech & Debate Recognition and the Common Core by Adam J. Jacobi 36 Student Service Citations 41 Welcome New Schools Features 46 Coach Profile: 9 AASHTO: The Importance of Freight Investment Robert S. Littlefield by Chris Smith 48 District in Detail: 42 A Conversation with Margaret Riley Kentucky with her son, John Riley 50 NDCA Coaches' Corner by Joshua Brown 54 District Standings GiveYouthAVoice.org Returns This Winter.