MERC (Multicultural Education Research Center) Employee Directory
Research ServicesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
MERC (Multicultural Education Research Center), based in Hayward, California, offers short-term language study in non-English languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish, with other languages provided for multicultural enrichment. It operates Kai-Feng Chinese School. The organization also develops multicultural education resources—books, materials, lectures, seminars, classroom presentations, and public exhibits—intended for access by schools at all levels, libraries, and other nonprofit groups. As a small organization in the research services space, MERC seeks to foster appreciation for cultural diversity within American society. Its activities target a broad audience, including the general public and educational institutions, and it sponsors multicultural events to strengthen relationships among diverse cultural communities. The group also pursues international research collaborations with scholars and institutions abroad and may engage in other lawful efforts to promote cultural diversity.