Quote Originally Posted by Scotty72 View Post
As a teacher, I can attest to the fact that anything used in schools by kids is like to have about 1/4 the life expectancy.
That is why many schools don't let kids touch any equip. But, I guess u can't run a photography course this way.
So bring your own gear is the answer; but that would exclude some students for budgetary reasons.

Mind you I'm not sure I'd let my kid take a DSLR to school - too much risk

It's difficult; that said we had a darkroom at HS back in the 70's which we kept in good nick coz it was very much a privilege