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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GETTING UNSTUCK WITH STACY ORSBORN
Many of us feel stuck in a lot of ways. Guest Stacy Orsborn shares how having discipline, a growth mindset, and a philosophy of “growing better together” can all serve as a means of getting unstuck.
HOW TO ASK
Mike suggests asking others for help in a way that shows them how much you respect their time and their contributions, and emphasizes how important it is to offer something before you ask for something.
PURSUING PASSIONS, WITH WYN WILEY
Many young people fall victim to comparing their abilities to that of professionals and become frustrated. It takes time and hard work before anyone can get…
HOW TO START
Some students know what they want to do and where they want to go, but they just don’t know how to start. In this episode of…