To the STARS: Smithsonian launches astronomy program to empower rural Arizona students

To the STARS: Smithsonian launches astronomy program to empower rural Arizona students

A new initiative from the Smithsonian Institution is aiming to bring the wonders of the universe directly into Arizonas most remote classrooms.The program, called S.T.A.R.S. (Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools), is set to launch in fall 2025, beginning with schools in Santa Cruz County before expanding across the state and, eventually, nationwide.At the heart of the program is a mission to bridge the educational gap between rural and u…