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.
Reports
Since 1991, MERC has produced several research reports a year addressing critical issues in PK12 education. These include empirical studies and literature reviews. Below is a list of recent reports.
Unpacking "Giftedness" - Research and Strategies for Promoting Racial and Socioeconomic Equity
This report explores: 1) What does it mean to be "gifted?" 2) Who receives gifted services? 3) Why does this mater? 4) What factors contribute to disparities in gifted services? and 5) What strategies help to address disparities in gifted education?...
Supporting Student Mental Health During and After COVID-19
This report offers a rapid review of research about supporting student mental health during and after COVID-19...
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Cultural Diversity Professional Development in Schools Survey
This is the final report on a multi-year MERC study focused on professional development for success in culturally diverse schools. ...
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Understanding Racial Inequity in School Discipline Across the Richmond Region
This is the final report from a multi-year MERC study on racial disparities in school discipline, commissioned in 2015. The report includes quantitative and qualitative findings and concludes with recommendations for research, policy, and practice. ...
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Contexts of Cultural Diversity Professional Development in Schools
This report comes from component one of MERC's Professional Development for Success in Culturally Diverse Schools study. It explores background context for professional development on cultural diversity in the MERC region. ...
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A Review of Disciplinary Interventions in K12 Public Education
This literature brief offers an overview of school discipline interventions in K12 public education and how new approaches seek to address issues of racial disproportionality. ...
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Why Do Racial Disparities in School Discipline Exist?
This brief is part of larger regional study of racial equity in discipline policies and practices conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University’s Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC)....
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