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Becoming a Teacher
Find a Certification Program
Loan Forgiveness – By State
Test Your Knowledge
Recruiting Resources
All Resources
Downloadable Resources
Presentation for Students
Presentation for Faculty
Data Handouts
Teacher Salary Data
State Specific Data
Poster
Video Library
Brochure
Flyer Templates
Perceptions Surveys
Strategies and Tips
Become a GFO Champion
Test Your Knowledge
Reach Students
Taking the Next Step
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Share Your Passion with Your Students
Facts and Data
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Becoming a Teacher
Becoming a Teacher
Find a Certification Program
Loan Forgiveness – By State
Test Your Knowledge
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Presentation for Students
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Data Handouts
Teacher Salary Data
State Specific Data
Poster
Video Library
Brochure
Flyer Templates
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Test Your Knowledge
Reach Students
Taking the Next Step
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How to Become a Teacher
How much do you
really
know about the teaching profession?
How do you think teachers rate their lives compared to other types of professionals?
Higher than all other professions
Near the top
Middle of the pack
Near the bottom
Dead last
What percentage of STEM students expressed some level of interest when asked the following question: “How interested are you in becoming a middle or high school teacher?”
less than 5%
5-10%
10-20%
20-40%
40-60%
60-80%
more than 80%
Do grade 7-12 teachers have student loan forgiveness programs available to them?
No, there are none
Yes, but hardly anyone can qualify
Yes, the majority of math and science teachers qualify
I have no idea
What fraction of grade 7-12 teachers remain in the profession at year 5?
28%
41%
59%
78%
90%
What is the average age of K-12 teacher retirement in the U.S.?
55
59
62
65
68
What is the typical starting pay for math, physics and chemistry graduates in the U.S. with a bachelor’s degree in their first permanent job?
Below $30,000
$30,000 - 39,000
$40,000 - 55,000
$56,000 - 69,000
Over $70,000
What is the typical mid-career (15 years) salary for grade 7-12 teachers?
$40,000 or less
$40,000 - 60,000
$60,000 - 100,000
$100,000 or more
What fraction of teachers somewhat agree or strongly agree with the statement “I am treated with respect by students and parents?"
27%
39%
57%
65%
87%
What fraction of teachers report having control over what and how they teach?
Less than 10%
10 - 29%
30 - 59%
60 - 89%
90% or more
What single factor has the biggest impact on student learning?
Class size
Funding per student
Teacher's years of experience
Teacher knowledge of the subject
Teacher's level of degree (eg. BA, MA, PhD)