Prep class helps middle school students 'move it forward'

DANVILLE – LaMyron Randle got Bs and Cs in most of his classes at North Ridge Middle School, but he struggled with math.

"It was fractions," said the 15-year-old, who had to repeat seventh grade after failing the subject. "I wanted to understand. I just didn't get it."

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