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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a quick question.

Normally if there are monopolistic practices that are detrimental to consumers you could file a claim at the federal trade commission or the office of consumer protection in dc. Is there anything similar for schools, or in essence they are free to charge anything they want. This is genuine question. Thank you. [/quote]

I think everyone feels the strain of rising education costs, but I don't believe the increasing tuition at private schools is driven by a desire to exploit families or take advantage of the market. These institutions can only provide a high-quality education if they’re able to recruit and retain exceptional educators. Unfortunately, the cost of living in the DMV area has surged in recent years—home prices in some neighborhoods have more than doubled over the past decade. I know several teachers who have been forced to relocate simply because they can no longer afford to live here.

The financial pressures are real and unsustainable, but unless the cost of living stabilizes, schools have few viable alternatives. I wouldn’t be surprised if both K–12 schools and higher education institutions begin to explore subsidized or on-campus housing options for faculty and staff to help offset market pressures and remain competitive in attracting top talent.[/quote]

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