Listening & Learning Tour 2026

Posted on 07/31/2026

Thank You for Joining Our 2026 Listening & Learning Tours

Thank you to everyone who joined us during this summer's Topeka Public Schools Listening & Learning Tours! We appreciate the many families, students, staff, and community members who took the time to stop by, share their experiences, ask questions, and provide valuable feedback.

At TPS, we are committed to listening and learning from our community. The conversations we had throughout the summer help us better understand the needs of those we serve and identify ways we can continue to strengthen our schools and improve the educational experience for every student.

The district also appreciates the partnership of Milk & Honey Coffee Co. and Dillons for providing welcoming community spaces that made these conversations possible. Their support helped create convenient opportunities for community members to connect with district leaders ahead of the new school year.

We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing these meaningful conversations throughout the school year. Together, we can continue building a stronger future for our students and our community.

View photos from this summer's Listening & Learning Tours here: 2026 TPS Listening & Learning Tour

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The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program, or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations, and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.