Topeka Public Schools Equity Council 624 SW 24th Topeka, Kansas 66611 295-3000 Committed to examining how race impacts student learning and achievement rates. Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Burnett Center, 624 SW 24th Street, in the Board Room. Community members are welcomed to attend and join. Hosts symposiums and equity talks throughout the year. Partners with the Midwest and Plains Equity Center for training and professional development resources. Work is centered around the tenets of Pacific Education Group's Courageous Conversations about Race. Staff and student equity teams are embedded within individual schools. Summer 2020, Kansas Association of School Boards and USA Kansas partnered with Topeka Public Schools to present a series of equity talks related to equitable access of services and opportunities for all students and families. Ongoing, monthly meetings, special events. Beryl New [email protected]. 785-295-3027 https://www.topekapublicschools.net/Domain/115
Topeka Youth Commission719 S. Kansas Ave Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603 785-422-5644 Works with adults in partnership to transform our community for the greater good of all. meetings are held once a month and recruitment is held at the end of the year, Potential members must fill out an application. Monthly Meetings; Special Events or Public Meetings. Bryce Leidtke 785-422-5644 [email protected]https://visit.topekapartnership.com/topeka-youth-commission/https://www.facebook.com/topekayouthcommission/
