# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 MERC Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us as we connect across research, policy, and practice through shifting paradigms in public PK-12 education.About this EventJoin us for the 2026 MERC Summit!The 2026 Summit of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium will build connections across education research, policy, and practice.CONNECTING RESEARCH, POLICY, AND PRACTICE THROUGH SHIFTING PARADIGMS IN PUBLIC PK-12 EDUCATIONThe landscape of public education is constantly shifting, navigating enduring and emerging issues while integrating new technologies, innovations, and evidence-based practices. To help PK-12 schools adapt to these changes and support positive outcomes in the communities that they serve, it is critical to connect across educational research, policy, and practice. The Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC) is a longstanding partnership between the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University and PK-12 school divisions in the metropolitan Richmond region. The MERC Summit is its annual gathering of key stakeholders who come together to collaborate around some of the most complex issues and exciting ideas in public education.The goals of the MERC Summit are:1. To offer interactive sessions where educational practitioners, researchers, and policymakers can learn together and collaborate on strategies to address prominent issues in public schools.2. To explore innovative approaches to supporting PK-12 students, educators, and families.3. To learn from locally-developed research exploring trends, outcomes, and recommendations specific to metropolitan Richmond schools.4. To leverage the benefits of research-practice partnerships between universities and PK-12 public school systems by forging meaningful connections between stakeholders.The summit format will focus on collaborative sessions where attendees are invited to actively contribute their ideas and expertise.What you can expect from the 2026 MERC Summit:The program will be released in May 2026 and will feature interactive sessions with presenters from educational research, policy, and practice. Participants will receive a certificate for 7 contact hours to be used towards continuing education credit. Lunch is also included in the price of admission.Virginia Commonwealth University is a nationally renowned public research institution dedicated to the success and well-being of all members of its community. VCU student, faculty and staff groups and associations are open without regard to any characteristic or identity protected by law. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mechanicsville/2026-merc-summit/100001978430243115 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 87.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mechanicsville - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hanover High School - **lat**: 37.6883813 - **long**: -77.3847436 - **full address**: Hanover High School, 10307 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 MERC Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d8756fc99d754afdffcc65e99835c6581e50758de32aabd8cd0e8df2c79cc094-rimg-w1200-h600-dc040404-gmir.jpg?v=1766237977 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 MERC Summit being held? - **A:** 2026 MERC Summit takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hanover High School, 10307 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 MERC Summit? - **A:** Ticket prices for 2026 MERC Summit range from USD 25 to USD 87 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 87 + USD 7 feeAvailableMERC MemberUSD 40AvailableVCUUSD 40AvailableStudentUSD 25Available - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 MERC Summit? - **A:** 2026 MERC Summit is organized by Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 MERC Summit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mechanicsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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