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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AI in PK-12 Education: Implications for Teaching and Learning

May 29, 2026

This MERC report explores the implications of AI for PK-12 teaching and learning

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Literacy Professional Development: Evidence-Based Practices and Insights from Virginia

April 24, 2026

This MERC report explores professional development related to literacy instruction

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Supporting Students in Transition to and from Elementary School

Dec. 15, 2025

This MERC research and policy review explores supporting students in transition to and from elementary school.

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Supporting Students in Transition to and from High School

Dec. 15, 2025

This MERC research and policy review explores supporting students in transition to and from high school.

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Virginia Literacy Act Expansion: Implications for Middle Schools

Oct. 7, 2025

This MERC research and policy review explores the expansion of the Virginia Literacy Act to middle schools.

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Block Schedules in Virginia Schools: Purposes, Outcomes, and Policy Considerations

March 26, 2025

This research brief explores the use of block schedules in Virginia schools.

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

Dec. 17, 2024

This research and policy review 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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