History
STAR Education began its work in the 1980's, when latchkey children and greatly diminished resources for California public schools emerged as two major challenges to child welfare. In 1986, husband and wife team Katya and Erick Bozzi Sr. activated parents, professionals and the 10th District PTA in their West LA community to address the critical need for safe, high quality after-school opportunities for children. Together, they mobilized alternative and innovative resources to enhance youth education and development, bolster the struggling public school in their community, and provide a safe and supportive environment for children after school. In 1993, STAR Education was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Specialties
STAR Education is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been the leader in educational after school programming and community-based cultural enrichment projects for over 25 years. STAR services more than 500 schools in 61 school districts, reaching over a million students and their families every year. STAR works with students, families, schools and communities to provide exceptional educational and cultural enrichment opportunities.