Jon England

Jon England

Senior Education Policy Analyst

jon@libertas.institute

Jon is the Senior 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

Parents deserve a clear, honest picture of what their state actually allows. I want them to know what the law says, what their family can actually do, and where the state is making it harder than it needs to be.
70% of fourth-graders cannot read proficiently and 73% of eighth-graders fail math. That is worse than in 2019.
Headlines say Gen Z cannot find work to support themselves. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs go unfilled every month.
Public schools need to adapt. In the meantime, policymakers should expand school choice so families can find learning environments that fit their children.
As families look for better educational fits, lawmakers should expand options like microschools and remove outdated barriers to opening new schools. A variety of school models can better serve a variety of learners.