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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.

Congrats to Sam Adams, comedian, sports guy and Great Ed Video star, who defeated all comers in the amateur competition at the Great American Comedy Festival.
Even better, Sam was invited to compete with the pros, and has advanced to the finals at the Johnny Carson Theater in Norfolk, Nebraska.