Ms. Rachel on advocating for Gaza’s children: ‘I wish leaders would hear their voices’

Image: Ms. Rachel’s “Songs for Littles” debuted on Netflix in January 2025. Image courtesy of Netflix. PBS interview of Ms. Rachel by Geoff Bennett and Courtney Norris. PBS News Hour – August 13, 2025.

She’s the preschool teacher to millions, though most of her students have never set foot in her classroom. Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, is the creator of the wildly popular YouTube series “Songs for Littles,” a lifeline for parents and a source of joy for toddlers. She sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss how she’s using her platform to call attention to the plight of children in Gaza. […]

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Video: Ms. Rachel on advocating for Gaza’s children: ‘I wish leaders would hear their voices’ – PBS NewsHour

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