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 suite of Character and Wellness videos include the following:
All In
Throughout the All In 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.
Better Than Good
Set to release each month of the 25-26 school year, this new 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.
Courageous Conversations
These videos are designed for student, educator and parent audiences, featuring people who have shown real strength – sharing stories related to grit, handling failure, wellbeing, mental health and overcoming obstacles.
The Harbor
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.
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What I Want To Be
IN THIS COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION… So much pressure is placed on young people to know exactly what they want to do as a profession. In our society,…
Success
IN THIS COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION… We each have our own view of success and that collective ideal of success changes from one generation to the next. In…
Preparing for Life's Transitions
IN THIS COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION… Change is hard. Especially when you are younger and don’t have as many varied life experiences from which to draw wisdom. In…
Mental Wellness
IN THIS COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION… It is time to normalize conversations about mental wellness. In this episode of Courageous Conversations, a few brave young people offer a peak…
Grit
IN THIS COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION… Grit is one of those qualities that we all can admit there is a need for, but not everyone exhibits grit. In…
Gratitude and Empathy
IN THIS COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION… Have you ever paid attention to how showing gratitude increases your connection to others which then increases your level of empathy for…
Dealing with Failure
IN THIS COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION… We all have a fear of failing, but we each face that fear and react to failure in our own ways. In…