Parents
Coverage of Parents in the Nexus archive.
- Parents question D11 charter school co-location
Colorado Springs School District 11 relocated Orton Academy, a charter school, into the Trailblazer Elementary building. This co-location during the first week of classes has prompted concerns from several parents regarding facility space and public funding allocation.
- Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
Traumatic injuries and deaths are continuing to surge among young e-bike riders, leading officials nationwide to pursue varied paths to tackle this growing epidemic. The issue raises questions about whether parents should be held responsible for these increasingly frequent accidents.
- Upper West Side community raises concerns over homeless shelter next to playground
The Upper West Side community has raised concerns regarding a planned homeless shelter located near a playground. Brian Shlonsky spoke with parents and neighbors who expressed worry about the potential impact of the shelter on the surrounding neighborhood.
- Schools across the US banned phones. Teens are demanding more offline support
Students are advocating for digital wellbeing programs to thrive in tech-free learning environments as schools across the US ban phones. Educators and parents have actively opposed technology's influence, yet many young people feel excluded from discussions concerning these school phone policies. These new policies are currently implemented in at least 39 states and Washington DC.
- Doctors say Trump’s vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids
Doctors are worried that President Donald Trump’s new executive order regarding vaccines could stoke fear and confusion among parents. These concerns arise at a time when measles is raging, immunization rates are falling, and children are returning to school.
- 3 big questions to ask your aging parents
The article discusses one of the most difficult experiences an adult faces: assisting parents as they age.
- Rutherford County bus rules remain in place for new school year
Rutherford County Schools announced that existing bus transportation rules will remain in place for the new school year. These regulations are the same ones that had previously sparked controversy among some parents last year.
- Back to school at HISD (Aug. 10, 2026)
The discussion will cover the first day of school at HISD and broader educational developments. It will also address how changes in special education within the district might affect both students and parents.
- Parents haggle with private schools over fees as VAT pushes up costs
Parents are currently negotiating fees with private schools as VAT increases overall costs. Financial advisers report that families are now band together to negotiate a group discount for their children due to the 20% tax rate.
- Garden City police locate parents of found child
Police in Garden City located the parents of a non-verbal 3-year-old girl who was found walking alone overnight on Thursday near Cherry Hill and Middlebelt roads. Although the department had issued a release to locate the guardian, they reportedly received a phone call from her parents early that morning.
- AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
An Associated Press investigation found that President Donald Trump’s administration has detained over 50 military spouses and parents through an immigration crackdown. The detentions involve parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops, according to the report.
- Parents lose £874m in childcare support due to frozen income threshold
Parents lost £874 million in childcare support due to a frozen income threshold. The frozen threshold reduced eligibility for financial assistance, impacting families' access to subsidized childcare.
- Expert warns back-to-school stress can impact parents more than kids
An expert warns that back-to-school stress can impact parents more than children as families prepare for the new school year. Some kids are already in school, while others are weeks away from starting.
- Parent believe children should be taught digital literacy at an early age, new survey shows
A new survey reveals that parents believe digital literacy education should begin before kindergarten as screens become increasingly prevalent in childhood. The research highlights growing parental concern about early childhood exposure to technology and the need for foundational digital skills.
- Parents of US Christian who married Afghan accused of killing British suitcase woman 'never wanted her to marry him' - as police reveal migrant's possible motives
The parents of a US Christian who married an Afghan man accused of killing a British woman known as the 'suitcase woman' stated they never wanted the marriage. Police are investigating the migrant's possible motives.
- Missing minor traced in Vijayawada within 24 hours, reunited with parents
A missing minor was located in Vijayawara within 24 hours and reunited with her parents. West Godavari Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi stated the girl was traced via CCTV footage after her parents filed a complaint with the Tanuku police.
- Parents of US Christian who married Afghan accused of killing British suitcase woman 'never wanted her to marry him' - as police reveal migrant's possible motives
Parents of a U.S. Christian woman who married an Afghan man accused of killing a British woman stated they never wanted her to marry him. Police are investigating the migrant's possible motives in the case.
- More young adults moving back home with their parents amid affordability crisis
Rising prices and affordability issues are causing more young adults to move back in with their parents. Jericka Duncan reported the story.
- Trump DOJ gives school district 7-day ultimatum over student trans policy that keeps parents in the dark
The Trump DOJ has given a school district a 7-day ultimatum to cease concealing student gender identity information from parents, warning of potential court action if compliance is not met. The demand centers on a policy that prevents parents from accessing details about their child's gender identity.
- Kano Assembly passes bill regulating private school fees
The Kano Assembly passed the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at regulating private school fees and preventing arbitrary increases. The legislation seeks to enhance oversight of private schools and protect parents from unfair financial practices.
- Illinois Solar for All is, at last, taking off
The Crisis Nursery in Urbana, Illinois, provides care for children of parents facing emergencies such as homelessness or domestic violence. The 45-year-old nonprofit struggles with funding but has managed to create a solution despite these challenges.
- Staying safe in Hawaii school zones: Tips for parents, drivers
The article focuses on safety measures in Hawaii school zones, offering tips for parents and drivers to ensure student safety. It emphasizes the shared goal of protecting students during their commute to and from school.
- NYC parents can still get $120 in summer food aid for their kids
New York City parents can still access $120 in summer food aid through the summer EBT program, which remains open for applications until Sept. 8.
- Cambridge's youngest black professor says pig's head was sent to parents' home but police deny claim
Cambridge's youngest black professor claimed a pig's head was sent to their parents' home, but police denied the claim.
- Major setback for teen girl who allegedly murdered her sleeping parents before posting teary-eyed videos mourning them... after her lawyers teased 'new information'
A teen girl faces a major setback after allegedly murdering her sleeping parents and posting teary-eyed videos mourning them. Her lawyers hinted at new information, but the situation has worsened for her.
- Parents sue special school after their autistic children were shoved and locked inside padded 'inhumane calming rooms'
Parents are suing a special school after their autistic children were shoved and locked inside padded 'inhumane calming rooms'. The lawsuit alleges mistreatment of children in the facility's restraint practices.
- Vomit apocalypse camp now hit with E. coli — exiled kids have nowhere to go, as rich parents holiday in Europe
A Pennsylvania sleepaway camp recently experienced a gastrointestinal outbreak, followed by an E. coli case in a camper. Camp directors claimed the infection was unrelated to food or water, as exiled children have no alternative accommodations while their parents are in Europe.
- No charges for Arizona parents in case of toddler who was alive after being declared dead
No charges will be filed against the parents of an Arizona toddler who was initially declared dead after being found in a family pool but was later found to be breathing at a hospital morgue. The incident involved a child who regained signs of life hours after being pronounced dead.
- Joe Wicks says he exercises so he doesn't 'shout and scream' at his four children because 'they stress him out so much' - and admits he fears being 'aggressive' like his own mum and dad
Joe Wicks exercises to avoid shouting at his four children, citing that they stress him out. He fears becoming aggressive like his own parents.
- No charges for parents of Arizona toddler who was found alive after being declared dead
A toddler in Arizona was initially declared dead after being found in a family pool but was later discovered to be breathing. The parents of the child will not face charges.
- No charges for parents of toddler who was found alive after being declared dead
A toddler was initially declared dead after being found in a family pool but was later found alive. The parents will not face charges.
- Congrats, Gen Z, you’re turning 30. Here are the most important money moves to make next.
The article discusses financial strategies for Gen Z as they reach 30, noting that traditional advice from parents may no longer be relevant due to significant societal changes.
- Boyle Heights parents want answers about schools reopening in the Lineage stench zone
Parents in Boyle Heights are demanding answers from LAUSD regarding school safety conditions near the Lineage warehouse fire site as the first day of school approaches. The area is referred to as the 'Lineage stench zone,' raising concerns about the impact of the fire on the reopening of schools.
- No charges for parents of toddler found breathing in hospital morgue hours after near-drowning
An 18-month-old toddler nearly drowned at a Super Bowl party and was later found breathing in a hospital morgue hours after being declared dead. Parents will not face criminal charges as prosecutors determined there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, despite police initially recommending child abuse charges due to marijuana use and lack of supervision.
- Parents of Toddler Found Alive in Arizona Morgue Will Not Face Charges
An 18-month-old boy was found unconscious in a pool at his family home in Gilbert, Arizona, and initially declared dead, but a medical examiner’s employee later discovered he was breathing. The boy’s parents will not face charges.
- NY’s social media ban alone won’t squash kids’ addictions —parents need to step up too
New York's SAFE for Kids Act aims to limit social media use among tweens, such as preventing late-night Instagram activity. However, the article emphasizes that parents must also actively supervise children's online behavior, as legislation alone cannot fully address digital addictions.
- Anxious NYC parents left scrambling as vicious vomit bug sweeps pricey summer camps: ‘Ran out of toilets’
Anxious NYC parents are struggling as a severe vomiting illness spreads through expensive summer camps, causing facilities to run out of toilets. The outbreak has disrupted camp operations and heightened parental concern.
- Boomers Can’t Stop Gifting Their Grandkids AI-Generated Slop Books
Boomers are giving AI-generated books to their grandchildren, but parents are frustrated with the garbled stories that use real photos of their children. The books feature characters based on actual photos of the kids, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction among parents.
- Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans roughly 11% more per child this year, report shows
U.S. parents can expect to spend roughly 11% more per child on school supplies this year, with an increase of close to $4,000 per child. The findings come from research conducted by Groundwork Collaborative and the Century Foundation.
- Child rights panel resolves 46 complaints
A child rights panel resolved 46 complaints and expressed concern over an increase in child rights violations among school students. The panel emphasized the need for training for teachers and parents on child rights laws.