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

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.
Is college still the best path for success? Here are some alternatives that might offer a smarter, more fulfilling future.
General education classes have long been seen as little more than a checklist. As one student commented online, these courses often feel like a waste of time that could be spent honing their skills and focusing on their major.
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.