Dan Whitfield
64:53 - 65:24
"I'm frequently told it is what it is, or given assurances like, if anyone can teach 330 students a day, you can. But in a day and an age where we as educators are often asked Is this considered best practice? I ask you all tonight, is a student load of 330 students daily considered best practice?"
“I'm frequently told it is what it is, or given assurances like, if anyone can teach 330 students a day, you can. But in a day and an age where we as educators are often asked Is this considered best practice? I ask you all tonight, is a student load of 330 students daily considered best practice?”
- Speaker
- Dan Whitfield
- Timestamp
- 64:53 – 65:24
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Anchorage
- Captured at
- September 1, 2026
From the transcript
And despite my repeated pleas for assistance or help, nothing has changed. I'm frequently told it is what it is, or given assurances like, if anyone can teach 330 students a day, you can. But in a day and an age where we as educators are often asked Is this considered best practice? I ask you all tonight, is a student load of 330 students daily considered best practice? The reality is my students will ultimately feel the brunt of this situation.
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