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.
This policy brief summarizes research and data on English learners (ELs) in Virginia and current dual language (DL) education policies and practices....
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?...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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)....
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a modified reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Signed into law on December 10, 2015, it replaces the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 and provides federal guidelines...
The Policy and Planning Council of MERC commissioned the Understanding Teacher Morale study in the Fall of 2014 to address concerns about teacher job satisfaction and morale in the region. This study involved a multi-case study of 44 teachers across...
