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

The disruption in education isn’t a fleeting trend - it’s a shift in what families expect and seek. And similar to how Blockbuster died after failing to evolve, public schools now face a pivotal choice: adapt or become irrelevant.
Opponents fear the scholarship will undermine public education, but Utah Fits All is not about dismantling the public system; it’s about providing families with options.
Jon England reimagines the "Christmas Carol” narrative to emphasize that embracing innovative education models like microschools and personalized learning can transform the future of education, offering families better choices and opportunities for students to thrive.
Ending the Department of Education gives kids a chance to succeed by putting power back where it belongs - with parents. 
Gavin Peterson’s family pulled him out of school to homeschool after allegations of abuse were brought against the father. The end result was a tragic death, leading some to call for more regulation of homeschool families. 
Gen Z doesn’t need to follow the same outdated formula. They need options, freedom and the chance to pursue careers that don’t come with a financial anchor.