Matthew Mergen
@mjmergen.bsky.social
French World Language high school and ELL teacher to adult learners in NJ
Not only are these “coupons” creating vast inefficiencies and budget deficits in public finances, but also leading countless families to significantly overspend due to an educational FOMO manufactured by powerful and cynical political forces.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it faced hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects last year.
(Published July 2024)
(Published July 2024)
School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, has spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it’s now facing hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state program...
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September 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Not only are these “coupons” creating vast inefficiencies and budget deficits in public finances, but also leading countless families to significantly overspend due to an educational FOMO manufactured by powerful and cynical political forces.
Reposted by Matthew Mergen
NotebookLM: Admin uploaded back-to-school expectations, generated an audio overview, and gave teachers something to listen to while setting up rooms instead of sitting in a meeting. Saved everyone time. #NotebookLM #EduSky #EdTech #EduCoach #EmilyAndEdTech
August 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
NotebookLM: Admin uploaded back-to-school expectations, generated an audio overview, and gave teachers something to listen to while setting up rooms instead of sitting in a meeting. Saved everyone time. #NotebookLM #EduSky #EdTech #EduCoach #EmilyAndEdTech
August 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Reposted by Matthew Mergen
Might be handy. :) www.worldindots.com
World in Dots | Dotted Maps Generator
Create vector dotted maps with custom options and download them as SVG or PNG files
www.worldindots.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Might be handy. :) www.worldindots.com
The clownfish may be “false”, but my sister’s talent isn’t
False clownfish in #Tubbataha #Philippines on an incredible dive with #PhilppineSiren #underwaterphotography #uwphotography #marinelife 🦑 #nikon #scubadiving #wildlife #photography
November 28, 2024 at 6:36 PM
The clownfish may be “false”, but my sister’s talent isn’t