( not even other Rabbanim , besides the Rosh Hayeshivas).
Smart Gal, how do you know that the schools didn’t listened to ANYBODY? Lakewood has grown incredibelly in the past years. In the past-even a few years ago when there was the same problem-the Roshei Yeshiva were like the Chassidic rebbes and ruled Lakewood. Now, Lakewood seems to be turning into Brooklyn, where some people pick the Rabbi that agree with them.
Also, while I agree this situation isn’t like Brisk, it’s no secret that to get into Brisk, you need pull. Talk about elitism.
Unfortunatally, these days, the non-Chassidish schools are businesses like grocery stores. You can pay for my product? You can shop.
A lot of the problem is dollors and cents as many people said. To build, you need money. Grandparents can pay for just so much. Perhaps we might be well served to look at how it used to be in Chassidish circle: a boy learned until he got married, then went to work and learned either before work or after work or both. If a person sincerly wants to learn, he can.