An investigation conducted by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) found that a Fort Collins high school sophomore was racially harassed by other students during the 2023-2024 school year, and a “preponderance of evidence” shows the school failed to respond appropriately. The school in question, Liberty Common High School, is a charter school authorized by Poudre School District (PSD). Stephanie Watson Lewis filed the OCR complaint against both the school and PSD on Feb. 8, 2024, and the investigation was opened the following week. Related Articles Education | Can DPS make school closures more equitable? Alex Marrero has a plan. Education | Here’s how a task force suggests changing the way schools and districts are rated in Colorado Education | Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines. Education | A 14-year-old government whiz is representing Colorado at the 2024 National Civics Bee Education | BVSD, SVVSD look to help teachers use AI while protecting student data Watson Lewis chose to send her oldest son to Liberty Common High School based on their academics and character education. Denver7 is not naming her son at the center of the investigation since he is a juvenile. He was a sophomore at the time of the harassment. Full story via Denver7 Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.