Epic Charter School

As more news emerges about at least $22 million of embezzlement schemes at Epic Charter Schools, it might be difficult to keep up with the saga. Get up-to-speed on the last decade of Epic's scandals.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics discuss Gov. Kevin Stitt's second inaugural speech to kick off a new term in office and Stitt abruptly replacing two-thirds of the State Board of Education on only his second day.

In a tense meeting Thursday, Oklahoma’s State Board of Education voted to approve the accreditation of more than 1,000 school sites across the state. But they spent a lot of that time lobbing thinly veiled political attacks at certain schools — and each other.

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Epic Charter School has a new name. The beleaguered charter's school board actions were largely about turning over a new leaf Wednesday night.

After a years-long investigation, the founders of Epic Charter Schools and their longtime financial officer have been arrested for various charges including embezzlement of state funds.

Oklahoma state schools superintendent Joy Hofmeister announced she will recommend Epic Charter Schools go on probation.

Oklahoma lawmakers considered a trio of bills related to charter school oversight this week.

The move would be another step of reform for the beleaguered virtual charter school behemoth.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses the mayoral races in Oklahoma City and Norman and a multimillion dollar request to help tribal governments to deal with the increased caseload from McGirt v. Oklahoma.