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

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?
You are your child’s best advocate. Learn what information your school shares. Discuss with the school why it is shared and how it benefits your child. Many of us have been taught that once something is on the internet, we can never get it back. Let’s do what we can to protect our children from that happening to their personal information.
The number of applications for the Utah Fits All Scholarship will likely blow past the 5,000 scholarships available. While that might be frustrating to families as this program launches, it will send a strong message that many families need this type of program to create the best education for their children.