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

College will always be there. But allowing young adults to explore outside of traditional college allows college to be part of the plan, rather than the only plan. 
The Utah Fits All Scholarship allows parents to meet their child’s unique education needs. All children are unique, and they deserve an education that matches their individual interests and needs. I couldn’t be more excited for the possibilities. 
By removing these barriers, Utah can continue to grow its thriving and diverse learning environment. Teachers and parents are now free to create the education that works best for their children. 
Senate Bill 44 from Senator Fillmore combines the Carson Smith and Special Needs Opportunity Scholarships into one program, eliminating the bureaucracy and thus making access to the program easier for families. 
This expansion is exciting, and we are looking forward to how the legislature further expands the scholarship in the future. 
Utah public schools receive $11,000 per student, $3,000 more than private schools. Funding sources include state, local, and federal contributions.