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flag The Smithsonian’s STARS program gives rural schools free telescopes and lessons to boost STEM education, despite funding and infrastructure hurdles.

flag Rural schools, despite having some of the darkest skies in the U.S., often lack resources for science education, including telescopes and broadband. flag The Smithsonian’s STARS program is addressing this by providing free telescopes and lesson plans to students nationwide, enabling hands-on astronomy learning. flag These efforts aim to boost STEM interest and career pathways in underserved areas, where funding per student is significantly lower than in urban districts. flag While the initiative shows promise in inspiring future scientists, broader implementation remains constrained by ongoing funding and infrastructure challenges.

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