Just one year later, after implementing an artificial intelligence solution for tracking attendance and contacting parents, that figure has dropped to 20%, resulting in improved educational outcomes.

Peter Morici is a columnist for MarketWatch. He is an economist and professor at the Smith School of Business of the University of Maryland. Follow him on Twitter @pmorici1.

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