Barbara McCord Special to The Oak Ridger
John Spratling, a social studies teacher and coach, and an active member of the Oak Ridge-Anderson County branch of the NAACP, was recently awarded the Civil Rights/Liberties: Excellence in Teaching award is sponsored by Social Studies School Service by Nystrom Education, a subsidiary of Social Studies School Service.
The Tennessee Council for the Social Studies President Josh Kenna made the presentation. Spratling received a plaque and a check for $250. The sponsoring publisher, Social Studies School Service, develops both core and supplemental curriculums that aim to advance students’ abilities to think critically and ask good questions. The company is a national leader in social studies education and sponsors civil rights awards for teachers in many states.