Milan School Collapses: City, Metro Blame Game Leaves Students in Limbo

Milano's Tiepolo Middle School Faces Collapse: A Year of Neglect and Shifting Blame In Milan, Italy, the Tiepolo middle school is facing a crisis. Water damage has caused sections of the ceiling to collapse, rendering six classrooms unusable for over a year. The situation has sparked outrage among students and parents, who are protesting the lack of action from local authorities. "We have six classrooms closed due to unsuitability," explains Pasquale Smaldone, a teacher at the school. "Despite the issue being reported for twelve months, the only action taken has been the removal of some ceiling debris." The problem, he says, is a constant back-and-forth between the city council and the metropolitan city, each claiming the other is responsible for the repairs. Students have taken to the streets, holding signs reading "Repair Our School" and "We've Been Waiting for Years." Their frustration is palpable, as three classes have already been relocated to another institution. The video shows the extent of the water damage, with buckets collecting water on the classroom floor and large sections of the ceiling missing. The incident highlights a critical need for improved infrastructure maintenance in Milan's schools and underscores the urgent need for cooperation between local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of students.