In this March 24, 2021 file photo, Melissa Jean reads 'The Gruffalo.' New York City schools will be all in person this fall with no remote options, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday, May 24.

Celebrating Those Who Helped Kids Through The Pandemic

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 27, 2022

The pandemic was hard on everyone, but it was especially hard on children. Listeners call in to shout-out people or organizations who have made exceptional efforts to help kids through the anxieties and uncertainties of the pandemic, and beyond into a 'new normal.'

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