Education
Chronic absenteeism soared during the pandemic. Here's why Arizona students still aren't going to school
Daniel Gonzalez
Arizona Republic
Kya Matson had a hard time getting to school last year.
The third-grader was sick a few times with the flu or a cold, but issues with some friends also made her not want to go.
So her mother, Krystale Matson, let Kya stay home.