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

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Aspiring Architect Reminds Himself To Never Give Up

Rodean, 11-years-old, Math Level M, Reading Level III

11-year-old Rodean loves the game of basketball and looks to his favorite professional player for inspiration. Kyrie Irving, point guard for the Boston Celtics, set a precedent early in his career. Performance analysists often praise Irving for his exceptional ball handling skills and quick cross overs

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Ballerina Applies Discipline And Perseverance On And Off The Stage

Asmita, 11-years-old, Math Level K, Reading Program Completer

“Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.”– Martha Graham, American Modern Dancer and Choreographer

At a young age, Asmita discovered

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Future Leader is Inspired to Change the World

Amina, 10-years-old, Math Level K, Reading Level K

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

10-year-old Amina dreams of world peace. A world where there’s no war, poverty, or orphans. A world where there’s justice and equal opportunity for education, no matter your race or

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Joshua poses in a chair at the student conference

Determination Has Helped This Guitar Player Achieve Greatness

Joshua, 13-years-old, Math Level M

The late rock and roll legend Jimi Hendrix forever changed the music industry with his unique sound on the guitar. It may be a surprise to hear, but playing the guitar didn’t always come easy to Hendrix. , With practice and dedication, he made a name for himself. Hendrix

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