Jon England

Jon England

Education Policy Analyst

jon@libertas.org

Jon is the Education Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute. He is a fourteen-year veteran of public schools. He taught both fifth and sixth grades, receiving Weber District’s E+ Team Award. He proudly homeschools his children with his wife.

Jon received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Utah and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Governors University. He spent time in the Marine Corps and separated as a sergeant in 2006.

During his time in public schools, Jon increasingly understood the importance of parental empowerment in education. This increased understanding led him to join Libertas to provide educational freedom for families. Jon enjoys spending time with his wife and five children traveling, skiing, and playing games.

Jon England's Articles

Nearly two-thirds of Utahns support the Utah Fits All Scholarship — because when families are free to choose what works, kids thrive.
If AI can finish a school assignment in seconds, maybe the problem isn’t the student—it’s the assignment.
Utah families aren’t just having fewer kids — they’re actively choosing different ways to educate them.
A recent court decision has shaken things up in Utah’s education landscape: a judge ruled that the Utah Fits All Scholarship program is unconstitutional.
The Utah Fits All Scholarship program is still alive. This legal fight is far from over. But for now, Utah families can move forward.
This ruling may feel like a full stop, but it’s only a pause. The fight to give Utah parents and kids education choice is far from over.