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

New Libertas Institute Poll finds the majority of Utahns approve of neighborhood microschools and many support occupational licensing reform to reduce college degree requirements.
Public schools are supposedly neutral spaces. However, recent events show how wrong that idea can be.
Utah public school enrollment just experienced its steepest drop in more than 20 years.
Iron County School District is considering a four-day school week in the 2026-27 school year because its proposed tax increase failed.
Few political issues enjoy support from both Republicans and Democrats. Microschools are one of them.
KSL recently reported that public schools have been losing students for three straight years.