If you've lived, worked or visited anywhere in Oklahoma over the past couple of months, there's a good chance you've probably seen or heard an ad for Epic Charter Schools. It's the scammy online public school that seems to be more concerned about making money for its founders than educating Oklahoma students.
The reason you're hearing and seeing all these ads is because the school – which, friendly reminder, is funded by taxpayers – has spent $2.5 million in local advertising. In case you're wondering, even David Stanley Chevrolet thinks that's a lot of money.