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Readers rave about the variety of programs available through the STAR organzation, including both tutoring and enrichment, offered at schools across the Southland. They also call the staff warm and welcoming. “Great Staff and activities,” says Marlene Talley-Gauthier of Venice. “Storytelling, karate, live animal programs. My daughter loves it.  She begs to stay when I pick her up everyday.” Chrystal Kahley of Los Angeles tells us, “Since my first grader started attending STAR’s  after school program, her grades have improved significantly. Since attending STAR she is now testing at the top of her class and her teacher has to constantly find new challenges for her. They are a wonderful program that has helped change my daughter’s life.”