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Success Stories  

Stories about REAL Kumon students and their success in school and beyond.

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Meet Manuel, an Adult Learner Exceeding Expectations

Manuel is a 65-year-old car wash employee whose formal education ended in third grade. Everyday tasks at his job, like counting money and giving change, proved challenging for Manuel, who always feared numbers. Wanting to learn the basics, he enrolled in Kumon with the help of a benefactor. Thankful for the opportunity, Manuel

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Young Leader Becomes Empowered Through Self-Learning

Temi, 13-years-old, Math Level K

At 13-years-old, Temi keeps a packed schedule of school, soccer, basketball, and even guitar lessons. But what really sets Temi apart from other students is his natural gift of being a leader.

When we think of qualities of a strong leader, things like inspirational, committed, confident, and

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Young Pianist Proves Practice Makes Perfect

Casey, 11-years-old, Math Level K & Reading Level HI

The age-old saying “practice makes perfect,” is often said by our teachers and parents. This saying relates to just about anything we’re learning. From riding a bike without training wheels to baking a delicious cake, all new skills need time and practice.

For 11-year-old

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Three-Time Spelling Bee Champion Always Welcomes a Challenge

Shaylen, 12-years-old, Math Level N

“Proboscis” and “tokamak.” Two words that most don’t know the definition of, let alone how to spell without seeing them first. However, 12-year-old Shaylen is not like most people. Those words are just two of many that have won him first place at multiple spelling bees. Holding the title

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