The opinion piece mourns the passing of Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, a Democrat and former school board member who led anti-racial efforts in New Jersey, and Dick Zimmer, a former New Jersey congressman. It argues that education advocacy requires more ‘strange bedfellows’—unlikely alliances across political lines—to drive meaningful change. The author reflects on the contributions of these figures to highlight the value of bipartisan collaboration in education reform.
Key Points
- Mourns the deaths of Bishop Reginald T. Jackson and Dick Zimmer, key figures in education and advocacy.
- Jackson, a Democrat and ex-school board member, led New Jersey’s Black Ministers Council and anti-racial initiatives.
- Advocates for ‘strange bedfellows’ in education to foster cross-partisan alliances for effective reform.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This piece underscores the importance of building unlikely coalitions across political divides, which could advance EFI’s mission by uniting diverse groups to promote school choice, vouchers, and parental rights against government overreach. Such alliances may empower parents and expand educational freedom through broader support.
Source: Opinion: Education Advocacy Needs More Strange Bedfellows
