News Press Now – Ken Newton
“President Trump announced in September that he would direct the Department of Education to use $200 million for grants to increase access to STEM and computer science programs. “One of the president’s primary goals is to give Americans the opportunity to obtain the necessary education and tools that lead to good, stable jobs,” the White House said at the time. At the grassroots level, teachers like Benz work to make sure students have a foundational understanding of the sciences as preparation for learning more. A University of Nebraska graduate who began a second career at Benton after a 21-year stint in the U.S. Marines, Benz said the science memorization of his high school days has evolved into a different emphasis in teaching.” (more)