From Chicago to Ankeny, the school systems are a lot more similar than what you might expect. Dr. Erick Pruitt is in his second year and explains what they have in common and answers questions on school choice, recovering enrollment, and the recent NEA poll that showed 90% of teachers want to quit.

Joining a school district in the aftermath of COVID-19 is no easy task. But Pruitt says the district is bouncing back. Enrollment rates were down last year, but they are already seeing an increase at a rate of around 3%. Before the pandemic, Ankeny was accustomed to around a 7% enrollment rate, so the district still gaining its stride back after such a trying time. 

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