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

Children, especially young children, learn through play. But focusing on standardized assessments limits play in schools.
Most learning happens outside of school. So if you feel that your child isn’t learning or doesn’t fit into the formal classroom, remember — you have options.
Banning AI doesn’t help students learn; it holds them back. Sooner or later, using AI well will become a necessary skill set for any young professional.
Yes, kids are rejecting public schools — but that doesn’t mean they are rejecting learning. They just want to learn differently.
Your child’s education should match the greatness and potential that you see in them. If it doesn't, you have options. Let's redefine education and nurture their greatness.
Thomas Sowell famously said, “There are no solutions, there are only trade-offs.” This quote seems appropriate considering the $3 million contract for AI weapon detection in schools. So, what are the trade-offs?