Thank you. Grade inflation has been going on for years , as colleges attempt to rationalize the outrageous prices they are charging, so parents feel that they are spending their money wisely. In the lower grades, grade inflation has become more prevalent as parents continue to interfere in the process by demanding that little Jaydn and little Megyn not have their self-concepts damaged or have them feeling bad about themselves. It's a product of helicopter and lawnmower parenting. It's not exclusive to college.
Getting back to the private schools in Ohio, I wonder how many will not survive this. Schools that are barely surviving won't be able to hold on. Benedictine has done a remarkable job, despite the challenges. Strong alumni support is key to survival, but several places don't have it, and will be hurting, with people unable or unwilling to pay the tuition, especially if they have more than one kid in the schools. Have schools made their plans known to their constituents? Ignatius has begun a program of additional tuition assistance for those affected, but the school's financial situation is very good. I hope others can pull through.