Edina Public Schools: COVID Conversations with Dr. Stanley
Monday, December 6, 2021
COVID-19 mitigation protocols in Edina Public Schools
Mental health impacts of the pandemic on students
Vaccination rates and public health strategy
Hospital capacity and healthcare staff shortages
Strategies for keeping schools open in-person
Social and developmental impacts of remote learning
Long-term public health planning and endemic outlook
Notable Quotes (3)
Kids now represent the highest percentage of unvaccinated people and thus serve as a giant reservoir for viral replication.
COVID-19 transmissionExplaining why children are central to current viral transmission patterns.
The structure of school is hugely important for mental health.
Mental healthDefending the need for in-person schooling to combat youth depression.
We need to have grace versus frustration. We need to have loving as opposed to anger.
Societal resilienceAdvice on managing community tension during the prolonged pandemic.
People (5)
Stacy StanleySuperintendent
Superintendent of United Public Schools, focused on school continuity and safety protocols.
Dr. Nick KellyPublic Health Administrator
Administrator for Bloomington Public Health, serving Edina; expert in population health.
Dr. Louis P. ZeidnerSystem Director
Clinical triage director at MHealth Fairview, focused on mental health crisis and care barriers.
Dr. Susan SwigartChild and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Works with eating disorders and adolescent mental health; parent of Edina students.
Dr. Christine TompkinsPediatrician
Works at HCMC, focuses on pediatric health and systemic capacity issues.
Places Mentioned
Edina Public SchoolsBloomington, MNHCMC (Hennepin County Medical Center)MHealth FairviewUniversity of Minnesota
Events & Meetings (1)
- Evening panel meeting regarding COVID-19 and school protocols