Jon England: Seven Years as a Public School Principal

Aug 8, 2024

Jon England, the Education Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute, discusses his journey through public education and the challenges of driving innovation within it. He shares his controversial experience with gender and COVID policies that led to an investigation. Jon highlights the bureaucratic hurdles faced by educators and the need for school choice legislation. He passionately advocates for micro schools, explaining how his new association empowers school founders to navigate regulations and create flexible, innovative educational spaces.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Challenges in Public Education

02:26 • 24min

Navigating Bureaucracy: The Challenges of Leadership in Public Schools

26:03 • 5min

Navigating Change in Education

31:23 • 11min

Empowering Micro Schools: Navigating Challenges and Innovations

42:05 • 17min

Expanding Educational Resources and Innovations

59:05 • 7min

Exploring Adoption Rates of Educational Programs

01:05:44 • 3min