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YouTube Removes 100+ Lesson Videos as Teacher-Influencer Schettini Disputes Classroom Allegations

The case revives questions about limits on educators' social media activity in schools.

Overview

  • Roughly 104 lesson videos from Vincenzo Schettini’s YouTube channel were taken down, with no public explanation reported for the removals.
  • Anonymous former students claim class time was used to record content and say livestream engagement affected grades, while a 2017 clip shows Schettini saying live participation could add one point.
  • Schettini rejects the accusations, posting signed statements from current and former students defending his methods and describing online lessons as optional review.
  • School staff say no formal complaints reached the administration, note he is on a part‑time contract and fulfilled his hours, and deny any vote‑for‑views practice.
  • The dispute feeds a wider policy debate, with a 2024 ministry circular banning smartphone use in class and rules requiring parental consent for filming minors and limiting publication on private channels.