Church, State, and Charter SchoolsAs an increasing number of religious institutions back charter schools, church and state issues may loom large
The announcement came about halfway through yesterday’s service at St. Matthew’s AME Church in Orange, when the Rev. Reginald Jackson broke from the celebratory music and prayerful message to talk education policy.
Jackson told his congregation of about 200 that he had applied to the state Department of Education to open a charter school, drawing applause.
“We want a charter school that will provide opportunities for every child to be the best they can be,” he said.
And Jackson asked for a little help: “I want you to be in prayer that the charter school be approved.”
Another Chapter
In another chapter in the pastor’s venerable and outspoken advocacy for school choice, Jackson had instantly added an intriguing twist to the New Jersey’s charter school movement.
