The Hechinger Report and the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting are investigating the practice of suspending students for skipping school or missing classes for reasons the school administration deems “unexcused.” We want to hear from students, parents, guardians and educators in Arizona who have experience with this. We need help understanding why students miss school in the first place, and what effect a suspension has on their lives.
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