Natalya Murakhver

Filmmaker Natalya Murakhver, co-founder of Restore Childhood and director of the documentary '15 Days,' explores the lasting effects of pandemic school closures. She reveals how remote learning severely hampered student engagement and led to tragic mental health declines. Natalya discusses her advocacy efforts in New York, including filing a lawsuit for in-person schooling and mobilizing parents. She also highlights the importance of preserving stories from this turbulent time and warns of ongoing challenges in education governance.