GFO student presentations are highly effective.
One of the most popular GFO resources is a series of student presentations (“Busting Myths about the Teaching Profession”) aimed at conveying facts about teaching
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
Who do you ask for advice about how students become STEM teachers?
One of the critical questions for GFO has been “How well are we reaching the people we want to reach with the project’s messages?” I’m
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
How do I use the Get the Facts Out resources effectively?
Get the Facts Out has a great many materials aimed at spreading accurate information about the teaching profession -- flyers, posters, presentations for students, faculty
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
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?
See Salary Data for Your Local Area If you are thinking about becoming a teacher, or are just starting out your career, you might be wondering