Akeelah gives an apple to all teachers

The producers of "Akeelah and the Bee," one of the best films of the year, are giving free tickets to any teacher who goes to the theater this weekend. Lions Gate announced that teachers who show up at any AMC theater system including Loews Theatres, Star Theatres and Magic Johnson Theatres will receive a free ticket. I hope as many as possible take advantage of this chance to see a terrific movie -- and that they then assign it as homework to all students and their families.