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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Two kids at Sidwell.  It is not "worth it" or good value. Likely only incrementally better overall, and worse in some aspects, than public W options. Very hard to make economic argument though - like healthcare - you want the best for your loved ones and price is secondary consideration until not affordable. [b]Sidwell is a business - while 20x more applicants than places they will continue to increase the price until demand drops.  [/b]We will likely leave in next few years unless school undergoes major turnaround in accountability to students and parents - but not because they keep ratcheting up the tuition above inflation.[/quote]

Funny thing is, these schools are not businesses.  They are non-profit organizations.

They are supposed to be mission-driven, not profit-driven.  In fact, maximizing income conflicts with the mission.

But mission gets set aside because maximizing profit conveniently maximizes the heads salary, raises the prestige (to some eyes), and serves the elitist preferences of the board members.[/quote]

They are mission driven, and that mission includes trying to provide everything as fully resourced as possible to their students. Also, there is fierce competition for good teachers, so of the salaries and benefits are not top tier, your talent will be poached.[/quote]

Really? Why GDS only pays 60K for High school teachers? Sidwell is about 66K for entry level.  You consultants/attorney/other mind-numbing capitalists making 500K a year and pay 60K for a teacher to teach your kids.

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