SCHOOL CULTURE RESOURCES
Renaissance Education offers resources geared to help schools create a transformational culture and climate – one that changes lives because all students thrive and staff love their job.
Available Resources for All Schools
Any school, whether a Jostens customer or not, can access the following school culture resources.
STARTER ASSESSMENT
The Starter Assessment was developed to help administrators or other school leaders to start thinking about their school’s climate and culture.
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Jostens Renaissance is proud to provide relevant and engaging content to help educators and students engage in meaningful dialogue around sometimes difficult to discuss topics.
Supplies
From posters that reinforce to students the power of education to rewards that recognize your Staffulty, the RenStore has everything you need to help you renew the climate and culture of your school!
EVENTS
Each Renaissance Event is part inspiration and part practical strategy. If you want to feel re-energized about education, if you want access to thousands of ideas, or if you want to make an action plan, make plans to attend a live or virtual event.
ConnectED Podcast
The ConnectEd podcast focuses on various topics centered around developing stronger school culture and climate. Each episode features a new guest speaker, highlighting their insights and expertise on topics ranging from student leadership to school traditions.
EMAIL INSPIRATION
Stay connected with the Renaissance community through weekly inspirational emails, which include quick-hit videos from educators and special guests, as well as updates on events and new resources. Email Renaissance@jostens.com to sign up.
Exclusive Resources for Jostens Customers
Schools who partner with Jostens for publication of their yearbook and/or for scholastic products like graduation regalia, senior celebration items and class jewelry have access to the following resources, valued at more than $35,000. Schools who do not partner with Jostens have access to a limited selection of these school culture resources.
THE GREEN ROOM
Professional learning for Rock Star educators.
A Professional Learning video series designed to create dialogue and reflection among educators, this is Professional Development at its best!
The Harbor
Character Development. One episode at a time.
The Harbor video series facilitates the teaching of character development in classrooms by showcasing tangible life lessons through a school year’s worth of episodes with rich, raw and engaging video content and discussion guides.
All In
Character & Wellness Videos
These inspiring videos are hosted by Gian Paul Gonzalez and feature the perspectives of students – captured by students. Released throughout the ‘24-‘25 school year, they include topics like habits, empathy and resilience.
IDEA EXCHANGE
Ideas for schools, from schools
The Renaissance Idea Exchange is a collection of culture and climate-building ideas shared by schools like yours! Steal these ideas for your school!
CERTIFIED RENAISSANCE EDUCATOR COURSE
LET’S GET GOING
Become a Certified Renaissance Educator by taking this online course full of informative videos, guides, and tools. Learn more about creating, growing and sustaining a successful Renaissance program through 10 units of instruction.
LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM
REAL-WORLD SKILLS FOR SCHOOL AND BEYOND
Project-based and engaging, the Leadership Curriculum combines the study of leadership with the action of building a healthy school-wide culture and climate.
MONTHLY PLAYBOOK
ENRICH SCHOOL CULTURE ONE MONTH AT A TIME
This playbook was created by enthusiastic educators with you in mind! Each month, find and select one or more of the selected activities. And that’s all there is to it! Dive right into any month – your Renaissance journey starts when you start.
THE PULSE RECOGNITION SURVEY
HELP STUDENTS FEEL RECOGNIZED & SUPPORTED
This resource is a brief, scientifically validated online survey that is designed to gather and summarize perceptions on the ways students are recognized, encouraged and rewarded in their school.
SCHOOL CULTURE SURVEY
IDENTIFY YOUR STRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
This Survey can be used to learn about where your school is excelling and potential areas of opportunity. Use it with the Get Started Course for a powerful combo!
WANT TO USE JOSTENS RENAISSANCE SCHOOL CULTURE RESOURCES?
If you are a Jostens customer and you need a login to access all the resources on JostensRenaissance.com, email your rep or click here.
If you don’t currently partner with Jostens for yearbooks or graduation regalia or other celebratory products, you can learn more here.