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

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.
Education is not just about imparting knowledge; it is about nurturing the soul, finding truth and beauty, and creating a moral compass to guide our children through life.
This policy seeks to integrate AI into assignments while upholding ethical standards and promoting critical thinking.
Microschools. You may have heard of them. But what are they, and are there any near you?