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 and I should be demanding that the government acknowledges our rights. It is why Utah and many other states are passing bills supporting school choice.
AI will continue to take on more complex tasks. The developers of AI will fix its current flaws. Therefore, knowing how to use AI effectively will be a powerful skill. Using it ethically will be powerful for humanity.
Yes, some are concerned that parents are choosing to homeschool at a rate far larger than just a few years ago. But their concerns are irrelevant. Adults who are focused on a student-centered, individualized education care far more about the benefits for students.
Every child’s education should match the greatness and potential their parents see in them. But finding that education will take work.
At the end of April, I spent two days in Atlanta attending the Hybrid Schools Conference. Here are three things I learned.
We all want our children to achieve greatness, and they can. But not if we compare them to others. Arbitrary standards measured by a high-stakes test undermine the greatness they can achieve.