Charter organizers with educational philosophies differing from their local school board find it more difficult to get their schools approved. The politically charged atmosphere that results has caused numerous rejected charter school applicants to appeal to the State Board of Education. Denver Public Schools have gone to court to prevent the opening of Thurgood Marshall Charter School. To alleviate this problem, there should be alternative chartering authorities. Other states allow an independent state-wide chartering authority or colleges and universities to grant charters.
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Welfare Reform, Single Parents and The Church A Message from Tom McMillen, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Family Council Colorado's welfare reform law took effect on July 1, changing the lives of thousands of welfare recipients. According to the Family Research Council , the poverty rate for children of single parents is five times the rate for those living with two parents. Many worry that the government safety net is now missing for these single-parent families. Perhaps your church could offer free or low-cost child care to single parents so they could look for work or attend classes in order to improve their skills. Your church could establish a food bank or connect welfare parents with one which is already established.