Ms. Rachel Opens up About Advocating for Gaza's Children

Ms. Rachel opens up about advocating for Gaza's children

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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Ms. Rachel’s philosophy is simple: care for kids—all kids. The indefatigable media star with millions of online followers, a best-selling book, and a deal with Netflix lives the philosophy through her work. She was confused when a specific application of it—her support for kids in Gaza—invited backlash: In May 2024, Accurso posted a video to her Instagram announcing a fundraiser: She would sell personalized “Ms. Rachel” Cameo videos for $100 ea…