How GFO Collects Perceptions Data Nationwide
To help understand common perceptions of teaching and how those perceptions impact students’ desires to become teachers, we use two versions of a survey called
How to use GFO presentations effectively to “bust myths” about the teaching profession for students and faculty
I’m Dr. Stephanie Chasteen, the external evaluator for Get the Facts Out. It’s my job to see how well the project achieves its goals. In today’s
One GFO Champion’s experience
An interview with Dr. Laura Altfeld, GFO Champion from Saint Leo University in Florida. In this short interview, Laura shares her experiences from the recent Get
What do faculty need for their STEM teacher recruitment efforts?
Get the Facts Out (GFO) held a virtual mini-conference on Sept 30, 2021, bringing together leaders in chemistry, mathematics, and physics teacher preparation to strategize
Life as a Middle School Math Teacher
Deciding on a career path can be an important and difficult decision. What do you want to spend your life’s work doing? What will be
Life as a High School Chemistry Teacher
Deciding on a career path can be an important and difficult decision. What do you want to spend your life’s work doing? What will be
Life as a High School Physics Teacher
Deciding on a career path can be an important and difficult decision. What do you want to spend your life’s work doing? What will be
Life as a middle school science teacher
Deciding on a career path can be an important and difficult decision. What will be most meaningful to you? What career will you enjoy most? These
Do college faculty members support grade 7-12 teaching?
The United States is facing a critical shortage of grade 7-12 STEM teachers, especially in physics, chemistry, and math. This shortage will likely lead to
How Do Teacher Retirement Plans Work?
If you are thinking about becoming a teacher, or are just starting out your career, you might be wondering how teacher retirement plans work? Hopefully