...hmm. Around here, I see lots of highschool classes, and adult ed, teaching analog film and darkroom. I know folks here will disagree with me, but I think these analog classes are misguided. It seems to me, it is now much easier (and less expensive!), for the beginner to learn digital. And for the majority of the folks out there, digital is all they will EVER need to know. In my view, teach digital first, and save the analog for those truly motivated. Also, the market is right; lots of folks buying digital equipment, and wanting to learn how to use it better. At the high end, I see "digital" photo-vacations to exotic places! Personally, I love analog, use it myself, and am aware of the need for "manual" mode, and the smell of fixer. But I think this teacher has the right idea.