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
Get the Facts Out Change Agents: What they can do for you
The Get the Facts Out (GFO) project was launched with colleagues designated as Change Agents (CAs) in each of the three focal disciplines of the
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
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
What are Get the Facts Out Change Agents doing?
by Stephanie Chasteen Get the Facts Out offers a wealth of resources for faculty working to promote teaching as a profession. But did you know that
How is Get the Facts Out addressing diversity, inclusion, and access?
It’s important for teachers to reflect the demographics of their students; numerous studies have shown that having a teacher from a similar background is beneficial
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
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
