Edina City Council — Transcript
Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Edina Council hears details on free online school program
Accessibility and Special Services
Statewide Enrollment and Residency Requirements
Votes (1)
Implementation of Edina Virtual Pathway (EVP)
Dissent: No dissent voiced; the presentation focused on program benefits and mechanics.
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The session detailed the asynchronous nature of the curriculum, where work is posted weekly to prevent procrastination. It highlighted the balance between online flexibility and the requirement for in-person participation for clubs and varsity sports like the Edina Hornets hockey team.
Notable Quotes (3)
I think online should be an option for all students. I think lots of families really need that kind of learning and that kind of opportunity for their students.
To take some of the structure of the business away from them that they can get their coursework done when they have time to get it done versus living by the bell all the time.
Edina virtual pathway is not an easier school than its in-person counterparts and requires just as much time and dedication as attending in person.
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Federal civil rights law requirements that EVP teachers are mandated to honor for students with disabilities.