An Alaska senator is criticizing the U.S. government’s response to tsunami debris cleanup and is calling for $15 million to be included in a disaster relief package.

More than 300 lives have been lost so far.

Teachers at 38 schools are participating in a “work to the rules” protest, in which they are working strictly to the letter of their existing contract, and not performing additional tasks (extracurricular clubs, preparing lessons, meeting with parents, etc.). Here are some key points to understand about these demonstrations.