[jonsie]

It depends on where you teach. I am also a conservative teacher and I do not have this problem. I have had liberals come to my room during my planning while I was listening to Rush or Beck or Boortz. They will argue with me but I tell them I am a veteran and I served my country and they usually back away. I don't use politics in my lessons, I teach science, so no problem there. If the students ask who I like in politics, I just let them know I don't discuss my views about that in class. My suggestion is to be the best teacher you can be and ignore them. Trust me you will not be able to change their minds. Also explore a little, you probably are not the only conservative in the school. I have found a lot of teachers who share my political philosophy and that is who I hang out with.

[Wanderer659]

That is encouraging. From what I’ve read from A Conservative Teacher, he is out there with his beliefs. He obviously blogs, so I would imagine that he gets some attention due to that.

[SumProVita]

Excellent! You are both educated and....wise. ;-)