In China, student-led organizations play a significant role in secondary school astronomy education, supplementing the somewhat limited content in the school curriculum. We students in several regions have spontaneously formed unions of school-based astronomy clubs and individual members. Unions enhance lectures held by clubs within schools and organize inter-school educational activities ranging from sidewalk astronomy events to citizen science projects, benefiting a broad range of students, especially those without direct access to an established school astronomy club. We also collaborate across unions to bridge gaps in regional astronomical resources. This collaborative effort demonstrates the capability of student-led organizations to complement formal astronomical education.

Biography:

Jinyi Zhou is a rising freshman at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA. Prior to entering college, he was a high school student at Shanghai Pinghe School in Shanghai, China. He reestablished the defunct Shanghai Secondary School Student Astronomy Union in 2025 and served as the union’s chair from 2025 to 2026.