TABOO

It's a relatively new phenomenon: educators sharing their successes on social media. For some this is a major breach of the humility many educators feel is required of those in the profession. But a new generation of educators is pushing back on this notion and using PR and marketing strategies to brand their schools and tell their stories. We invited five educators on the leading edge of this issue to talk with uncommon candor about the culture clash between traditional educator values and those of

Even the best teachers feel disillusioned about teaching at times. However, some are brokenhearted and dispirited about what teaching has become, yet continue teaching because they have limited alternatives. Is there a solution?Follow:@blairteach, @JessedHagopian @coolcatteacher, @bamradionetwork Jesse Hagopian teaches history at Garfield High School, the site of the historic boycott of the MAP test in 2013; Vicki Davis is a classroom technology teacher and author of Flattening

It is a generally accepted belief that teachers should love working with all of their kids. Fact is, sometimes teachers don't like some of the kids in a classroom and sometimes teachers may even dislike an entire class, but are hesitant to admit this. This often creates deep feelings of shame, dissonance and doubts about being fit to teach. Our panel talks openly about this dilemma. Follow:@blairteach, @wmchamberlain @flourishingkids @bodymindchild@BloomfieldDavid @bamradionetwork Rae

Welcome to Taboo, a thought-provoking and insightful new series. In this premier segment, six courageous education thought leaders explain why they chose to co-host a show discussing the issues we often avoid. Follow:@blairteach, @MarilynRhames @coolcatteacher @flourishingkids @bodymindchild @edrethink @bamradionetwork Rae Pica, education consultant, author and host of Teachers Aid, joins co-hosts Marilyn Anderson Rhames, a Chicago science teacher and Edweek blogger; Vicki Davis, a

In a climate that many believe is openly hostile to teachers, there's a widespread sentiment that educators should put a positive face on the profession no matter what. But others feel that unwavering positive spin in the face of obvious wrongdoings is hurting the teaching profession. What's your take? Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @MarilynRhames @mbteach @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Mary Beth Hertz is a K-8 technology teacher and technology integration specialist in Philadelphia,