<p>my precocious son asked me if i'd post this question: are the HADES schools, any or all, noted for having any strong political leanings, i.e., liberal or conservative, democrat or republican? after he asked, it struck me that some answers might interest others too. yes, we already know about recent politicians who've graduated from some of these schools, but i'm sure it's not fair to "type" a school based only on a few graduates.</p>
<p>The majority of BS tend to be fairly liberal.</p>
<p>According to this article - [The</a> Coed Way - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/articles/010514/archive_001042_print.htm]The”>http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/articles/010514/archive_001042_print.htm), Andover is overwhelmingly liberal while Deefield is relatively conservative.</p>
<p>Teachers overwhelming tend to be liberal (and I am conservative but getting a Masters in Education) at all schools. Okay, that is a generalization, but close. At my son’s school, the trend holds true. Most are liberal, but there are numerous exceptions. He has a Humanities teacher who came to the school a year and a half ago after being a Professor at the Naval Academy. He was an F-16 pilot and my son’s favorite. He is conservative. So it is never monolithic. At each school there will be some liberals and some conservatives (but a lot more liberals). But for most schools they bend over to see that all viewpoints are treated fairly.</p>
<p>***The majority of BS tend to be fairly liberal. ***</p>
<p>in what ways? i would guess that the students’ social environment reflects more about the culture of the students than the teachers. does that differ from one school to another among the HADES schools?</p>
<p>By the time politicians are elected to political office, it’s been a long time since boarding school. It’s not possible to judge the current culture of a school full of teenagers by the political leanings of 50+ year old alumni.</p>
<p>Many of the leading boarding schools are in the Northeast, which is much more tolerant and liberal than other areas of the country. Even so, the schools do differ. It’s best to visit. Revisit days are a good time to ask about a school’s culture. Parents of other accepted students are a very good source of opinions.</p>
<p>Online, most schools list upcoming events and speakers. This material can give you a feel for the school’s priorities. The student newspaper is also a good source, if you can subscribe or find it online.</p>
<p>I would say that the administration and student body could differ in their political leanings, but as all the students pass through the admissions process, the administration has the freedom to shape the student body. Students will also look for a “fit” at school, so there’s a certain amount of self-selection.</p>