Links for Tuesday, June 18th 2013 stories:

REPORT: TOO MANY TEACHERS, TOO LITTLE QUALITY: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A new report is slamming America's teachers for not being good educators, and they're pointing the finger at colleges and universities for not providing adequate training. Within the last couple of hours, the National Council on Teacher Quality released its findings after an 8 year study. This is the 2013 Teacher Prep Review. Inside is a detailed critique of over 1000 colleges and universities and the coursework requirements necessary to become a teacher. According to the study, the NCTQ says for the most part colleges are failing to do their job to create good teachers in America. The organization blames the quality of admission standards, and the training and educational coursework being given to teach students how to be good teachers. Here in Tennessee, at least 2 universities are being praised for having strong educational programs. Both Vanderbilt and Lipscomb University were ranked among the top 10% of colleges evaluated in the study. Not everyone is taking this study for fact. The report is drawing criticism from the American Federation of Teachers. The leader of the agency calls it nothing more than a gimmick.

Links for Monday, June 17th 2013 stories:

45-45-45: Metro's Domestic Violence Prosecution Team is raising money to help victims.

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The Pay It Forward Band: Information on The Pay It Forward Band. They're goal is to bring a high quality entertainment to nursing homes.

Links for Friday, June 14th 2013 stories:

Bonnaroo Shuttle Schedule and Prices: Are you interested in taking a shuttle from Nashville straight to Bonnaroo? Here's the list of departures and prices!

Links for Thursday, June 13th 2013 stories:

HELP PLANNING YOUR WEDDING: It's wedding week on Tennessee Mornings! Do you still need help planning your wedding? Visit Angela Proffitt's website for help!

CHEAP MOVIES AT CARMIKE CINEMAS: This site outlines cheap kids' movies at Carmike Cinemas including the date, time and what's showing. Enjoy the show!

INTREPID FALLEN HEROES FUND: The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a non-profit that operates centers catering to current and former active duty members of the U.S. military who returned home from battle suffering from traumatic brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorders. Ground was broken on June 13th for a 12-million dollar treatment center on post at Fort Campbell. It's the third of nine satellite centers across the country. The original center is located in Bethesda, Maryland near Walter Reed Military Hospital.

CHEAP MOVIES AT REGAL CINEMAS : This site outlines the cheap kids' movies, times, dates and what's showing.

FREE BOWLING: This is one site that let's you register our children to bowl free this summer.

Nashville International Puppet Festival: Free event for families June 21 - 23. Puppeteers from all over the world will be here performing.

FREE BOWLING 2: This is another site that let's you sign your children up to bowl for free this summer. STRIKE!

Links for Wednesday, June 12th 2013 stories:

Kids and Cars - Heatstroke: For data and more details on kids unintentially left in hot cars, click the link to this advocacy organization.

The Gray Family's Campaign: This link takes you to a Facebook page created by the Gray family, in the name of their late son, Joel Dixon Gray.

Links for Tuesday, June 11th 2013 stories:

METRO ACTION COMMISSION: Summer can be a dangerous time for children across the Midstate. Many families depend on school lunches to keep kids fed, and when school's out, they are in danger of hunger. The Metro Action Commission is working to make sure that doesn't happen. During the summer months, community centers all offer plenty of activities, and Metro Action makes sure that includes free nutritious meals. Those with the agency say the need is growing.