Stanford public classes: 2,727 volunteer teachers, a steady 1:10 ratio for six years
chrispiech · x · 2026-10-02
Stanford professor Chris Piech shares that his public classes have drawn about 2,727 volunteer teachers over six years, with students outnumbering them roughly 10-to-1. He expected the ratio to shift dramatically for an online probability class, but it has remained consistent, highlighting the durability of the volunteer-driven teaching model.
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