Disconnected Youth Summit

Aug. 7, 2014

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The Maricopa County Education Service Agency hosted a summit focused on reconnecting disconnected youth in Phoenix. The summit explored the problem and its impact on individuals and communities. Laurie King, director of learning and communication systems for Maricopa County Education Service Agency, talks about the summit.

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Laurie King:Director, Learning and Communication Systems for Maricopa County Education Service Agency;

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