Register today for the 15th Annual MERC Conference! Our theme is "Connections Across Education: Advancing Public Schools Through Research and Relationships," and the event will bring together stakeholders from educational research, policy, and practice. Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni will be our opening speaker, and there will be interactive presentations exploring key issues in public education. Check out our conference page for more details. We look forward to connecting with you on October 19th. 

William Noel Sr. (Henrico County Public Schools) at a study team meeting 

Read, download, and share out the latest updates from our Achieving Racial Equity in School Disciplinary Policies and Practices and Professional Development for Success in Culturally Diverse Schools studies to see what MERC has been up to!

Abstract is excited to share our Connections Across Education series, featuring stories about the importance of relationships in public education from each of our school divisions. Click to hear good news from MERC division schools all summer!