McDowell County

McDowell County Schools

Unclear response The district replied, but not in terms that establish whether a dedicated K-8 course exists, or it directed the request to another process.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-11

Request sent: July 28, 2026
Follow-up sent: August 10, 2026
Reply: August 20, 2026
Replied by: Superintendent
Coded as: Partial answer or referred elsewhere

Summary of the reply

Provided links to K-8 social studies standards and high school economics/personal finance standards: “This is what we teach.” Did not say whether a dedicated K-8 course exists. Also reported no record of the July 28 request.

The standards were provided as linked documents that are not reproduced here.

Text of the reply

Signature blocks, phone numbers, email addresses and quoted earlier messages are removed. Links and attachments are not reproduced.

[2026-08-11] Thank you for reaching out to McDowell County Schools. After searching our records, I did not find a previous request dated July 28, 2026. However, we have received this request and will begin processing it in a reasonable amount of time. Should we have any questions regarding your request, we will be in touch. Respectfully, -Tracy [2026-08-20] Thank you for contacting McDowell County Schools. Below are links to the social studies standards taught at each grade level from Kindergarten through grade 8, as well as the high school standards on economics and personal finance. This is what we teach. Respectfully, [10 links to standards documents omitted]

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Source: CENTS North Carolina records audit. Replies reviewed through October 11, 2026. A missing reply is not evidence about what a district teaches. centscampaign.org/nc/districts/mcdowell-county-schools