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

This bill slashes redundant degree requirements, opening faster career paths for architects and others.
HB 455 strengthens Utah’s school choice program, but new funding tiers risk stifling innovation.
The Catalyst Program is luring homeschool families back with its innovative, hands-on approach to education.
Utah’s public schools sit on billions while teachers struggle. Should education funding follow students instead? Here’s the reality.
Public schools must adapt or risk losing students—here's how innovative models are shaping the future of education.
Elon Musk’s school is part of a growing trend: microschools revolutionizing education with flexibility and creativity.