Playing to the crowd
      IN THE MOOD- The Camarillo High School Novice B Jazz Band, directed by John Stava, performs for judges at Westlake High School's Jazz Festival on Sat., May 19. The all-day event included more than 50 high school bands.
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What makes a charter school?
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Charter schools are performing well, a spokesperson with the California Department of Education said earlier this week. "The simple fact is most charter schools are doing well in the state, so their numbers are increasing each year," said Keith Edmonds, an education specialist with the stat...
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