Success Stories
Stories about REAL Kumon students and their success in school and beyond.
Practice is the Key to this Young Cello Player’s Success
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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This Young Student Hopes to be an Inspiration to Others
Nicholas, 12-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Program Completer
“It’s the inspired student that continues to learn on their own. That’s what separates the real achievers in the world from those who pedal along, finishing assignments.”—Neil deGrasse Tyson, American Astrophysicist
Some of the world’s greatest scientists, mathematicians and innovators like Neil deGrasse Tyson,
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Student Uses Pageant Platform to Spread Awareness of the Environment
“To everyone who has a dream, follow it. It is possible.” -Magdalena Cohendet, Miss. Uruguay
Miss. World Canada, and all beauty pageants alike, are more than just glitz and glamour. Each year, women across the world compete for their chance to be crowned and wait for the moment the emcee utters those highly
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A Love for Learning Fueled this Student’s Passion
Zainab, 11-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Level III
Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy and work goes far beyond the time he spent in office. Roosevelt is one of the leading pioneers in wilderness preservation, which stemmed from his early studies in biology while attending Harvard University. His notable endeavors include conservation of
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