Success Stories
Stories about REAL Kumon students and their success in school and beyond.
How Time Management and Focus Help Balance Extracurricular Activities
Sunday July 28, 2019
Anna, 11-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Program Completer
At just 11-years-old, Anna has developed a passion for more activities than some do in their entire lives. Juggling extracurricular activities, including the violin, taekwondo, running, biking, volunteering, and more, not only requires extreme levels of concentration, but also a large amount of practice and
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Passion and Dedication are the Key to this Young Coder’s Success
Thursday July 18, 2019
Aryan, 12-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Level J
Some of the most successful businesses come from very humble beginnings. Dell was founded by Michael Dell when he was still a student at the University of Austin. Apple, Google, and Amazon—three companies that have absolutely revolutionized the technology world—all started in a garage. Something they
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This Reading Program Completer is Shooting for the Moon
Sunday July 14, 2019
Ravi, 13-years-old, Math Level K, Reading Program Completer
In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin made history by landing Apollo 11 on the moon and taking man’s first step on the lunar surface. It was at that very moment in history that Armstrong and Aldrin made becoming an astronaut a tangible dream for
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Practice is the Key to this Young Cello Player’s Success
Sunday July 7, 2019
Keya, 11-years-old, Math Level K
“Mastering music is more than learning technical skills. Practicing is about quality, not quantity. Some days I practice for hours; other days it will be just a few minutes.” – Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist
Yo-Yo Ma is considered one of today’s most recognized classical musicians. A testament
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