Like most great ideas, this educational program began because parents saw a need for their child and addressed it. In 1954, a second-grade elementary student named Takeshi Kumon brought home a math test that worried his mother, Teiko Kumon. Teiko then spoke to her husband, Toru Kumon, who happened to be a high school math teacher. To address their son’s problem, Toru began
Allow them to discover all they have to offer It’s been discovered that there are many ways to unlock a child’s academic and intellectual potential—but through it all, there have been tried and tested methods that stood the test of time. So when it comes to unlocking your child’s capabilities, remember that while there are no shortcuts, there are some pointers to take
It appears that this new educational system is here to stay. The question now is, how can parents help their children with distance learning? When the health crisis first hit and schools started to close their doors, a lot of questions were asked. Parents and teachers were caught off-guard and had numerous concerns about the only available option: online distance learning. But now
The virtual graduation ceremonies may have already concluded, but the first year of online distance learning deserves another look back This time last year, teachers and parents alike were still reeling from the unexpected turn into online distance learning brought about by the pandemic. In those first few months, many struggled and others might have even lost focus. But, at this point in
