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The Graph that Says it All
The falling red line on this graph shows how Colorado’s per pupil funding compares to the national average from 1972-2009. (This is an update of the chart Great Ed has used in presentations for two years). It shows that, as of 2008-09 (the most recent data available), Colorado spent $1,809 — or almost 18% — less per pupil than the national average, a drop of more than $400 in two years. This new data shows Colorado falling back down to 40th in per pupil spending, and 49th in the percent of our wealth we commit to K-12 education.
Great Futures Start with a Great Education Spring Summer 2011
Take a look at this slide show. It is informative, compelling, and helps makes sense of Colorado’s support, or lack of support, for public education.
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The following are excerpts from Judge Rappaport’s decision in the Lobato case.
Dear Friend:
First of all, I want to convey our most sincere thanks for all you did to support Proposition 103. We are truly awed by what you accomplished over the past few months, exceeding expectations every step of the way.
Although we are disappointed with the outcome of the election, we couldn’t be more proud of the ground we have gained and the progress we’ve made as public education supporters.
Over the next few weeks, a lot of people will be analyzing what …
As an organization that empowers Coloradans who believe that we can and must do a better job of investing in our schools, Great Education Colorado values action over talk, leadership over timidity, creativity over resignation, and passion for improving education, even when the going gets tough. That’s what we were thinking about when we began planning our “Inaugural Great Education Colorado Luncheon” and had to make the decision: Who should be the luncheon honoree?
