Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium

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MERC Reports

Much of MERC’s research work is disseminated through published reports. This includes full reports on the findings of out empirical research studies, literature reviews, white papers, and research briefs.

Our most recent publications are available on our website, however, you may access all of MERC’s publications through VCU’s Scholar’s Compass.

 

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Career and Technical Education: Historical Insights, Current Impacts, and Policy Implications

Dec. 17, 2024

This research brief explores Career and Technical Education classes.

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PK-12 Faculty and Staff Capacity to Support Student Mental Health

Dec. 16, 2024

This report shares findings from a survey about PK-12 faculty and staff capacity to support student mental health.

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Exploring Perceptions of Advanced Coursework Enrollment Practices: A Multiple Case Study

Oct. 21, 2024

This report shares findings from a multiple case study about advanced coursework enrollment practices.

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Trends, Challenges, and Evidence-Based Strategies for School Dropout Prevention in Virginia

Sept. 4, 2024

This research brief explores trends, challenges, and evidence-based strategies for school dropout prevention with a focus on Virginia

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Understanding the Role of Out of School Time (OST) Providers in Urban School Systems in a Post-COVID Context

July 22, 2024

This research brief explores the role of out-of-school time providers and was produced in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond...

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Factors That Inhibit and Support the Work of School-Based Mental Health Providers

July 22, 2024

This research brief explores research about the work of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists...

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Understanding the Virginia Literacy Act

April 19, 2024

This research and policy brief offers an overview of the Virginia Literacy Act....

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Emerging Issues and Innovations in Public PK-12 Education: Implications for Strategic Planning

Dec. 8, 2023

This research and policy brief explores emerging issues and innovations that PK-12 school districts should consider when engaging in strategic planning....

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Adolescent THC Usage in Virginia

Oct. 19, 2023

This research and policy brief explores evidence of the impact of such legalization on Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) usage in PK-12 aged youth, including smoking, vaping, edibles, and dabbing....

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Administrator Feedback to Teachers

Aug. 31, 2023

This research and policy brief focuses on research-based strategies for administrators to provide feedback to teachers....

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