More than 200 parents and students gathered outside Miramonte Elementary School before the start of class Thursday to protest the replacement of the entire staff after two teachers were arrested on charges of lewd conduct with pupils.

WASHINGTON -- Colorado and nine other states are being granted waivers to free them from parts of the No Child Left Behind law, a White House official told CNN Thursday.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is tying lots of strings to the extra cash he's offering public schools, universities and communities in next year's budget.

Gov. Chris Christie is calling for the executive director of the New Jersey teacher's union to resign over comments the union chief made about the limited educational options available to poor families.

The insurance rule has sparked fierce criticism from religious groups., particularly the Catholic Church, who say the policy will require them to violate their own beliefs.