Kelly Yang

3 weeks ago | discover.hubpages.com | Kelly Yang

In the fast-moving world of crypto, Web3 trading with MoonX is rapidly gaining traction. Launched by the globally recognized exchange BYDFi, MoonX is built specifically for degen traders who want speed, data precision, and access to the most volatile, high-upside corners of the market—MemeCoins. With over 500,000 trading pairs across Solana, BNB Chain, and other blockchains, MoonX is becoming a go-to platform for users looking to follow smart money and discover the next 1000x opportunity.

2 months ago | slj.com | Sofi Zeman |Kelly Yang |Kathy Ishizuka

We missed you and we want you here.” That statement can have a dramatic impact, says Darrell Sampson. As executive director of student services for Arlington (VA) Public Schools (APS), Sampson oversees social services for roughly 28,000 students. He says that Arlington favors compassion in its long-haul effort to recover chronically absent students. Kids need to feel seen and supported by their local education systems, Sampson says. It’s what keeps them coming back.

2 months ago | slj.com | Mythili Sampathkumar |Kelly Yang |Kathy Ishizuka |Kara Yorio

From Left: A Summer Adventure booklet brings smiles at the St. Louis (MO) Public Library; Kids frolic in cool foam at an event with local company Bubble Maniacs at the Aguila (AZ) Branch Library;At the New York Public Library’s Summer Writing Contest ice cream party, kids wrote, created zines, and got to see their work in print. Photo by: Courtesy of St. Louis (MO) Public Library; Courtesy of Maricopa County (AZ) Library; Jonathan Blanc/The New York Public Library.

2 months ago | slj.com | Kelly Yang |Kathy Ishizuka |Kara Yorio

Illustration and SLJ March Cover by James Steinberg Librarians met the herculean challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with compassion and innovation. They were particularly suited to respond to the unprecedented event of the global pandemic. With their communities in crisis, school and public librarians joined the network of first responders and essential workers, providing needed information and services.

2 months ago | slj.com | Kara Yorio |Kelly Yang |Kathy Ishizuka |Rosemary Kiladitis

Image credit info: Montage by SLJ. Source art: Getty Images Test scores are down. There are rising mental health concerns, and absenteeism persists. Teachers are reporting increased behavioral issues and a lack of age-appropriate social skills. As the American education system continues to work toward recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say it’s vital to properly frame what happened and understand the multifaceted reasons behind the continued struggles.