Rise & Shine: Some schools no longer telling kids to stay seated

By 
Philissa Cramer
 | February 25, 2009, 1:40pm UTC
  • President Obama says every student should be able to attend college. (Times)
  • A new trend in classroom design is desks where students can stand. (Times)
  • Juan Gonzalez weighs in against the symbolic vote now given to parents in council elections. (Daily News)
  • Randi Weingarten said she considers Michelle Rhee’s recent kind words “an apology.” (Washington Post)
  • A new study says text messaging improves literacy. (Daily News)
  • Schools nationwide are cracking down on families that don’t pay for lunch. (AP)