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A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Lesson Field Tests and Subsequent Learning Outcomes Amongst Fourth Grade Public-School Students in Los Angeles County
No full textThis mixed methods study sought to field test a series of four lessons designed for fourth graders in order to expand historical understandings concerning Black Americans. The primary goal of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the lessons, measured by statistically significant positive changes in knowledge on pre and post-tests. Given the limited empirical work on Black history teaching, this study sought to address this gap in the literature
Digital Orthodoxy and Political Populism in Eastern Europe: How Orthodox Media Facilitate Political Mobilization
Full text linkThis article examines the intersection of Orthodox digital media and political populism in Eastern Europe, focusing on how religious institutions utilize digital platforms to facilitate political mobilization, reinforce nationalistic narratives, and undermine democratic institutions. Drawing on a comparative analysis of six countries–Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Georgia, and Montenegro–the study identifies a shared ideological matrix that fuses populist rhetoric with theological motifs. The research highlights the strategic use of digital media by Orthodox actors to construct moral binaries, sacralize political resistance, and disseminate disinformation framed in religious language. Particular attention is given to the role of the Russian Orthodox Church and the exportability of the Russkii Mir concept as a scalable model of religious-political influence. Through case-based exploration and analysis of media content, the article demonstrates how Orthodox populism employs symbolic authority and emotional engagement to create echo chambers, legitimize authoritarian tendencies, and reframe civic action as spiritual warfare. The study concludes that this fusion of religion, media, and populism constitutes not only a cultural trend but an operational framework capable of destabilizing democratic resilience across the region. By unpacking these dynamics, the article contributes to broader discussions on religious populism, digital authoritarianism, and democratic backsliding in Eastern Europe
The Development of the Trinitarian Charism in Poland and its Realization
Full text linkThe aim of this article is to present the stages of development of the Trinitarian charism in Poland and to discuss the ways of its implementation, as well as to answer the question to what extent the Polish Trinitarians in their more than three hundred years of history have adapted the religious charism to their native conditions in changing historical circumstances. This, in turn, will allow better understanding of the heritage and activities of the Trinitarian Order in Poland, as well as to bring closer its multifaceted impact on various areas of Church and social life. The issues raised here, as a type of case study, can also contribute to a better understanding of the development, actualization and adaptation of the religious charism in general, or at least illustrate this process with a concrete example
Spiritual Music as a Factor of Religious Identity in Ukrainian Orthodoxy
Full text linkThis scholarly article explores current challenges and spiritual-cultural trends arising in the context of historical events and civilizational transformations experienced by modern Ukraine. The study focuses on the revival of authentic traditions of sacred musical art within Ukrainian Orthodoxy, regarded as one of the fundamental factors in the formation of national identity. Within an interdisciplinary approach that combines religious studies, philosophy, art history, and cultural studies, the research analyzes the musical sacredness as a phenomenon of numinous experience imbued with transcendental meaning and cathartic energy. It is established that the spiritual music of the Orthodox tradition functions as a form of irrational union with the Absolute, representing a sacred-symbolic model of communication with the Creator. This music emerges not only as an aesthetic phenomenon but also as a specific way of expressing a prayerful dialogue rooted in the liturgy of the Orthodox Church. Spiritual music serves as a symbolic form through which the language of sacred art acquires theological and anthropological significance, embodying an appeal to the Source of Being. It is emphasized that the spiritual musical art of Orthodoxy is not merely an acoustic phenomenon but a semantic attunement of consciousness to religious-ontological experience. Thanks to the creative works of brilliant composers of the past, sacred music appears as an energetic carrier of divine presence, operating through acoustic and sensory expressions within traditional culture. Prayerful singing, as a verbal embodiment of the sacred, serves as a mediator between the earthly and the heavenly, revealing the profound essence of Christian symbolism. Thus, Ukrainian spiritual musical art is presented as a phenomenon of sacralized cultural heritage, in which the mystical dimension of Christian faith is revealed, and the personal essence of God is unveiled within the historical-religious continuity of the Orthodox tradition
Professors Need PLCs: Creating and Sustaining a Cross-Institutional Christian Professional Learning Community
No full textYou can\u27t do it alone, so stop trying. Professors need professional learning communities too. Learn how to develop your own team to allow for a meaningful shared workload. After meeting online, three professors across three different Christian liberal arts institutions across the country, share their experiences developing a Cross-Institutional Christian Professional Learning Community (CIC PLC). This essay will include not only our story, but also practical tips on what to consider when developing a CIC PLC. These CIC PLCs are based on Biblical community and the original Professional Learning Community (PLC) framework. CIC PLCs boost scholarship and research, enhancing productivity professionally. They create a collaborative culture for continued professional development while enhancing teaching across all three institutions. Finally, they are a way to practice Biblical community through developing relationships and shared scholarship. Together our CIC PLC has accomplished so much more than we ever could independently. Be inspired, but also learn practical tools for how to create your own
Religious Communication in Ukraine\u27s Media Space as Factor in the Formation of Confessional Identity
No full textThis article presents a comprehensive study within religious studies of religious periodicals in Ukraine from the early 1990s to the present. It attempts to analyze the dynamics of the emergence and transformation of printed religious mass media in the context of the democratization of social life, changes in the information environment, and the development of civil society. It is noted that religious periodicals occupy a special place within the media landscape, since they perform not only the function of conveying information but also tasks of catechesis, spiritual-educational ministry, the formation of value orientations, and the preservation of cultural-historical heritage.
The study traces the main thematic directions of religious publications, from theological and catechetical materials to socio-humanitarian issues and analytical articles. It shows that these publications reflect not only intra-confessional processes but also current social transformations, creating a space for communication between religion, culture, and the civic environment.
The phenomenon of the target orientation of printed religious media, which determines their intended audience and the effectiveness of communication, is considered separately. It is shown that the religious press actively uses various communicative strategies, including nonverbal forms, literary narratives, interviews, reports, pedagogical and educational materials. At the same time, an important trend in recent decades is the gradual transfer of a significant portion of religious periodicals to digital formats, which corresponds to the challenges of the information society.
The conclusion is drawn that religious periodicals in Ukraine are multifunctional in character, combining informational, educational, formative, and culture-forming components. They contribute to the formation of confessional identity, support interpersonal and social communication, and create conditions for religious self-expression and dialogue. Despite a reduction in the number of printed publications due to economic and technological factors, the religious press retains its relevance by adapting to the digital environment and remaining an important instrument of spiritual and cultural life in Ukrainian society
Picture-Mnemonics and Letter-Sound Fluency in Kindergarten
No full textThis action-research study examined whether embedded picture-mnemonic letter cards improved kindergarten students’ letter-sound accuracy, fluency, and enjoyment compared with plain alphabet cards. Twelve students in a private early-childhood school participated in a six-week intervention embedded within daily phonics instruction. Students were randomly assigned to either a control group using plain lowercase letter cards or an experimental group using embedded picture-mnemonic cards. Data were collected through baseline and post-intervention Letter-Sound Accuracy (LSA) and Letter-Sound Fluency (LSF) probes, weekly enjoyment ratings, and observational field notes. Results indicated that students using picture-mnemonic cards demonstrated notable gains in both accuracy and fluency, along with more stable enjoyment across the study period. Qualitative observations further revealed increased persistence, strategy use, and on-task behavior among experimental-group students. Findings suggest that embedded picture mnemonics offer a low-cost, developmentally appropriate scaffold that may strengthen grapheme–phoneme mapping and support equitable access to early literacy skills. Implications for classroom practice and future research are discussed
Medium Matters: Reading Comprehension Differences Between Print and Digital Texts in High School
No full textAn increasing reliance on digital devices in public schools has raised questions about how reading medium influences student comprehension. Although digital texts offer logistical and financial advantages, prior research suggests that students may comprehend printed text more effectively. This exploratory quasi-experimental study examined whether ninth-grade students’ comprehension differed when reading a grade-level passage in print or on a digital screen in intact classroom settings. The study also investigated whether subgroup characteristics moderated any medium-related effects.
A total of 334 students enrolled in a general education English course participated. Fourteen classrooms were randomly assigned to print or digital conditions. All students read the same passage and completed an eighteen-item comprehension assessment administered digitally. The assessment measured three tiers of comprehension: literal understanding, interpretive reasoning, and analytical application. Data were analyzed using t-tests and ANOVA models to compare group means, evaluate potential subgroup moderation, and test for differences across comprehension tiers.
Results showed a small but statistically significant advantage for students who read printed text on the overall comprehension score, with the difference concentrated in literal understanding. No meaningful differences were found between print and digital readers on interpretive or analytical questions. Among all moderators tested (including gender, SPED status, language background, and race or ethnicity) only gender showed a small interaction with medium: males demonstrated a modest print advantage, whereas females performed similarly across formats. No other subgroup showed differential effects. A mixed-model analysis confirmed that medium differences did not vary systematically across comprehension tiers.
Findings indicate that medium effects, where present, are modest and task-specific rather than universal. Print appears most advantageous when students must accurately extract explicit information, while higher-order comprehension processes may be more resilient across media. These outcomes have implications for instructional planning, resource allocation, and decisions about when print access is essential for learning. Recommendations include aligning medium choice with task demands, ensuring equitable access to both formats, and monitoring local patterns in student outcomes to guide policy and practice
Earl Perisho Hunting
No full textEarl Perisho, hunting.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/perisho_alaska/1087/thumbnail.jp
Minnie Gray. Kotzebue, AK
No full textMinnie Gray. Kotzebue, AK.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/perisho_alaska/1223/thumbnail.jp