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:
The Better Than Good video series features interviews of Keith Hawkins – an inspirational speaker who grew up in a struggling family from a tough part of Los Angeles. These videos focus 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.
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 various adult and student experiences.
Courageous Conversations are designed for student, educator and parent audiences, featuring adults and students who have shown real strength – sharing personal stories related to grit, handling failure, wellbeing, mental health and overcoming obstacles.
Exclusive Videos
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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.
PRIVILEGE
Students demonstrate how privilege impacts many of our opportunities, and Mike urges us to have conversations about how those with more privilege can use it to help those with less privilege.
LIFT EACH OTHER UP WITH MICHELLE PARKER
Professional skier Michelle Parker shares her story of success as a female athlete in a male-dominated sport.