Jon England

Jon England

Senior Education Policy Analyst

jon@libertas.institute

Jon is the Senior 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

Microschool founders face major problems. One of the biggest: local governments. Overly burdensome regulations dictate where these schools can be located and how they must be built. But Utah just passed a law, a first of its kind in the nation, which reduces those regulations.
A college student's money isn't going as far as it used to, and far too many students are graduating with crippling debt. That isn't to say that college isn't necessary for some, but in an age where information is just a few clicks away, college may not be the golden ticket it once was.
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.