The big picture is that K-12 test scores are still down about 10% since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, only 45% of Minnesota students show proficiency in math, and only 50% show proficiency in reading.

Nathan Shute queued up with dozens of parents and children to pick out free backpacks, magic markers and school supplies. The Massachusetts parent is on a fixed income, he said.

An AI tutor's insight can help human educators track student progress, identify at-risk students and take the next best actions to help students in need.

District leaders continue to tackle chronic absenteeism even after the pandemic. But they can't do it alone. They need parents to understand the importance of their child's attendance.