142: Overcoming the Barriers of Opening a Microschool with Jon England
Microschools often face significant regulatory hurdles.
Our guest this week, Jon England, chats with us about some of the most common barriers and what we can do to overcome them.
Tune in and discover practical strategies for navigating regulatory challenges in opening your microschool!
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- Website: EdInnovators.org
- Email: jon@edinnovators.org
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Jon is a former teacher and principal with 14 years of experience in public schools. Now, he champions microschool founders in Utah and nationwide, working to remove regulatory barriers and expand opportunities for innovative education.
As the founder of Ed Innovators, a chamber of commerce for microschool leaders, he helps founders connect, share best business practices, and advocate for policies that support their schools’ success.
A firm believer in educational freedom, Jon proudly homeschools and microschools his five children.
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