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

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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Yaseen stands against a brick wall wearing a blue plaid shirt

This Young Student’s App was Recognized by Apple

At just 8 years old, Yasseen practices Judo, is an accomplished pianist and most recently, an app developer. His parents enrolled him in the Kumon Math Program when he was five years old because they wanted to strengthen his math skills. They never imagined how deeply he would fall in love with math.


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Hazel poses in a chair at the student conference

Perseverance Helps This Young Tennis Player Win On And Off The Court

Hazel, 14-years-old, Math Level M, Reading Program Completer

Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Arthur Ashe, Billie Jean King, and John McEnroe all share a common bond that’s much more than the love of tennis. These tennis legends display a high-level of mental focus and intensity in their matches. Whether they are walking

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Colleen holds an American flag after winning a race.

Clearing the Hurdles: A Runner’s Road to the Olympics

Every four years, the world comes together through a common bond as spectators, fans, and aspiring athletes alike, to watch the world’s elite athletes compete at the Summer Olympics. The Olympics have historically evoked a sense of inspiration and pride, often leaving spectators on the edge of their seats as they cheer for a

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