North Chicago Community High School adds tutoring options as graduation rate falls

Even if North Chicago Community High School sophomore Javon Curry didn’t have to attend the after-school tutoring sessions, he would.

“It's the best way to get over my problems,” said Curry, who’s been struggling with math and wants to make sure he can keep playing basketball. It also helps that he’s joined by some of his teammates, who provide a supportive environment despite a world he said can be judgmental...