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Thousands of teachers wear red during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Alma Arteaga, Chief of Staff for Rep. Leslie Herod stands over the crowd on a balcony outside of the house floor during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Thousands show up in red during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018.

Thousands of teachers wear red as they gather in Civic Center Park during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Reps. Crisanta Duran, Alec Garnett and Jeff Bridges stand over the crowd on a balcony during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Hundreds of signs were left outside of security checkpoints leading into the building during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Representatives applaud teachers during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Teachers wear red as thousands march during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Teachers wear red as they are honored by the house during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Ryder Kunkel, 6, the son of Rep. KC Becker, sits at his mother's desk as she speaks to the house floor during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Kunkel attended the legislature with his mom after school was cancelled due to a teacher shortage on the day. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Teachers and their supporters wear red as they gather outside of the senate chambers entranceway during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Teachers don red and march around the capitol gourds en masse during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Thousands of teachers gather wearing red and holding signs during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

A man stands on a pillar as thousands of teachers gather in Civic Center Park during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, April 27, 2018. Thousands of Colorado teachers showed up at the capitol to demonstrate the need for increased funding. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Jefferson county educators Joel Zigman and Elizabeth Hall march during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Thousands of teachers from Jeffco, Lake County, Douglas County and Clear Creek gather at the state Capitol to demand more money for schools. April 26, 2018 Denver, CO

Educators gather en masse wearing red and holding signs during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

A teacher holds a sign reading "Esperamos respeto, fondos y apoyo (we hope for respect, funds and support)" during a teachers rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

ThunderRidge High School math teacher Heidi Geyer wears a skirt made of receipts as she grades papers during a teacher's rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The receipts are from purchases Geyer has had to make this year from her own money outside of the mathematics department budget. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Cherokee Trail Elementary School teachers Madison Levine and Erin Coggan (sixth grade) grade papers outside of the senate chambers as they and other educators flooded the capitol during a teacher's rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

ThunderRidge High School math teacher Heidi Geyer adjusts her skirt made of receipts after she graded papers during a teacher's rally for more educational funding at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The receipts are from purchases Geyer has had to make this year from her own money outside of the mathematics department budget. The Colorado Education Association said the walkouts are necessary to alert residents and lawmakers about the status of school funding in Colorado. The state脮s schools are currently underfunded by $822 million and are $2,700 below the national average in per-pupil funding, the CEA said.

Teachers from Jeffco, Lake County, Douglas County and Clear Creek are recognized by the House of Representatives as they protest at the state Capitol to demand more money for schools. April 26, 2018 Denver, CO

Teachers and parents from Jeffco, Lake County, Douglas County and Clear Creek wait outside the Senate for a chance to talk with legislatures at the state Capitol to demand more money for schools. April 26, 2018 Denver, CO

State Representative Chris Kennedy talks with some of the thousands of teachers and parents from Jeffco, Lake County, Douglas County and Clear Creek County at the state Capitol to demand more money for schools. April 26, 2018 Denver, CO

Jenna Johnson 7 years old from Maple Grove Elementary School making a "We Love our Teachers" sign as thousands of teachers from Jeffco, Lake County, Douglas County and Clear Creek descended at the state Capitol to demand more money for schools. April 26, 2018 Denver, CO.

Thousands of teachers from Jeffco, Lake County, Douglas County and Clear Creek descended at the state Capitol to demand more money for schools. April 26, 2018 Denver, CO

Thousands of teachers from Jeffco, Lake County, Douglas County and Clear Creek descended at the state Capitol to demand more money for schools. April 26, 2018 Denver, CO