In this Issue : VOLUME 92 : ISSUE 1 : SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017
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From the Editor
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2017-2018 Topics
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News + Notes
Caucusing for Change: Envisioning A New Way Forward
Governance and Leadership 9 14
Board of Directors Spring Minutes A Look Back: Elevating Speech and Debate National Conference
Community 22 24 36 40 50
Big Questions Debate: Middle School Students Now Eligible! (Plus More Updates for Year Two) Policy Debate: Synopsis of the Problem Areas for 2018-2019 There, I Said It: An Out Educator Hopes to Spark a Conversation by J. Scott Baker, Ph.D. Anxiety Disorders and Academic Debate: Societal Problems and Community Solutions by Grant Brown Best Showing Since 1999: Team USA Places Third in the World by Ella Michaels
Recognition
Member Resources 18
Curriculum Corner
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Resource Roundup
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Five Tips to Help Your Back-to-School Fundraiser
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What We’re Reading
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Alumni Angles: Yvanna Cancela
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District in Detail: Colorado
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Team Profile: Muscatine High School by Aarzu Maknojia
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Diamond Coach Recognition
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Donus D. Roberts Quad Ruby Coach Recognition
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Triple Ruby Coach Recognition
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Student Service Citations
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Academic All Americans
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Welcome New Schools
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