BECOMING YOUR BEST SELF. ONE EPISODE AT A TIME.
These videos are a free educational video resource for schools that provide students with real perspectives from real people that will help them achieve greater success in the outside world.
Designed for the classroom, Jostens Renaissance members have access to a downloadable critical thinking discussion guide that fosters student-led discussions for each student character and wellness video.
The Jostens Renaissance Character and Wellness videos include the following series:
Set to release each month of the 25-26 school year, the Better Than Good video series is hosted by Keith Hawkins – an inspirational speaker who grew up in a struggling family from a tough part of Los Angeles. With various student perspectives, these videos focuses on the greatness bottled up inside us and the opportunities that life offers.
All In video series host Gian Paul Gonzalez shares lessons he’s learned from his personal journey working with his students as a ninth-grade world history teacher, professional athletes and inmates serving sentences in correctional facilities. These episodes feature the authentic perspectives of students, captured by students.
Hosted by Mike Smith, an entrepreneur and inspirational speaker, The Harbor™ by Jostens® facilitates the teaching of character development in classrooms by showcasing tangible life lessons through rich and engaging video content. Episodes feature adult and student guests who share their perspectives with Mike.
Courageous Conversations are designed for student, educator and parent audiences, featuring people who have shown real strength – sharing personal stories related to grit, handling failure, wellbeing, mental health and overcoming obstacles. Use these in your classroom, staff meeting or at the dinner table.
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JUDGEMENT
Mike describes how judgement and prejudice impact people, both in and outside of the classroom, and how students can help resolve this problem in their schools.
EQUITY VS. EQUALITY WITH CAMMY WATKINS
Guest Cammy Watkins breaks down the differences between equity and equality, and how equity goes a step further by recognizing that everyone starts with unique advantages and disadvantages, and therefore needs different solutions.
STANDING TALL WITH STEVE BOLLAR
“When you stand tall, you don’t think small.” Guest Steve Bollar shares his personal struggles with growing tall, and how he came to learn that being different and standing out from the crowd could make him a better leader.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Through the Internet and social media, it’s easy for anyone to share their opinion, but sometimes, it’s not as easy to listen. Having a dialogue rather…
EMPATHY, WITH AMIT DODANI
My Name My Story is an organization that develops changemakers based on the belief that stories inspire empathy and that empathy drives change. Founder Amit Dodani…
TOLERANCE & ACCEPTANCE
Note: This episode contains in-depth and personal stories of teens dealing with intolerance. It is intended for mature audiences. In what feels like a divided world,…
CARLOS NAVARRO
Carlos Navarro immigrated from Cuba to the United States. On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Carlos describes the culture shock and struggles of coming…
DIVERSITY AND TOLERANCE WITH AARON DAVIS
Motivational speaker Aaron Davis shares some of his experiences with intolerance and offers suggestions on how to talk about tolerance and diversity.