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Success Stories  

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

Temi poses in a navy suit in front of a gray background at the student conference

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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Casey poses in front of a gray background at the Student Conference

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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Shaylen poses in front of a gray background wearing a blue plaid shirt

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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Meet Joshua, a Kumon Reading Program Completer who Beat the Odds

Diagnosed with absence seizures at a young age, Joshua struggles to retain information. His mom (and Kumon Instructor) Jena found that the structure of the Kumon Program worked perfectly for him, helping to reinforce concepts. The inspirational student completed the Kumon Reading Program at the age of 7 and at age 13 is nearing

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