A free country is handed down one child at a time.
We focus on the core American values of freedom and opportunity. We give parents the facts, and the power to act on them.
Our films · 15 DAYS
They asked for 15 days. Children paid for years.
In March 2020, America closed its schools for “just 15 days.” Many stayed closed for more than a year. Nearly 60 voices, from a high school football star to Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, reveal who made that call and why.
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Premiere on Capitol Hill
15 DAYS: How the Illusion of Consensus Closed America’s Schools
A screening of the film, then a keynote and a conversation about what the closures cost a generation of children.
- In conversationSen. Ron JohnsonUnited States Senate
- In conversationNatalya MurakhverDirector of 15 DAYS
- ModeratorJan JekielekHost, American Thought Leaders
Congressional Auditorium, U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC. Free with RSVP.
Listen before December 8
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya interviews Natalya Murakhver
The Illusion of Consensus, Episode 19: advocating for children’s health and livelihood during the pandemic. 64 minutes.
Or listen on The Illusion of Consensus or Spotify.
What we do
We document what is happening to children, then help you act on it.
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About us
Started by a parent. Guided by physicians and researchers.
Natalya Murakhver co-founded Restore Childhood in 2021 after she led the parent lawsuit to reopen New York City’s public schools. Physicians and researchers from Stanford, USC and UCLA guide the work.
Meet the team