Research Briefs
MERC regularly produces research briefs on a range of topics related to PK12 Education. Click below to learn more.
Understanding the Virginia Literacy Act
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
This research and policy brief explores emerging issues and innovations that PK-12 school districts should consider when engaging in strategic planning....
Adolescent THC Usage in Virginia
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
This research and policy brief focuses on research-based strategies for administrators to provide feedback to teachers....
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Strategies for Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in the Post Pandemic Era
This MERC research and policy brief explores contributing factors to increasing chronic absenteeism post-COVID-19 as well as strategies for addressing it....
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School Division Policies Related to Suicide Prevention and Response
This MERC research and policy brief explores school division policies for suicide prevention....
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Balancing the Benefits and Risks of AI Large Language Models in K12 Public Schools
This MERC research brief focuses on AI in schools. ...
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Addressing School Bullying Since the Onset of COVID-19
This research brief explores peer reviewed literature and school board policies about addressing school bullying since the onset of COVID-19....
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Teaching Writing to Middle School Students with Disabilities: A MERC Research Brief
This research brief explores peer reviewed literature about effective strategies for teaching writing to middle school students with disabilities. ...
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Cell Phones and Schools
This research brief includes peer reviewed scholarship, policies, and news stories related to cell phones and schools....
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