National Renaissance Staffulty of the Month: April – Alayna Nichols
This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty of the Month is Alayna Nichols from Drew Middle School in Fredericksburg, VA. One of her nominators, Shannon Patterson, wrote: Ms. Nichols is an asset to our...
View ArticleAll Star Day
Have your student athletes and their coaches lead games and activities for your school district’s students with special needs in an engaging morning called All Star Day. School Type: Elementary...
View ArticleMinute to Pitch It: Day One Ideas in 60 Seconds
Start the school year on a positive note with day one fun. Watch teacher Amber Carls share as many first day of school ideas as she can in ONE MINUTE! School Type: Elementary school, middle school,...
View ArticleMinute to Pitch It: Stomp, Clap, Snap
Ice Breakers are excellent tools for creating connections and traditions. Stomp, Clap, Snap is an easy one to try in your school community! Leadership consultant Frank Rudnesky explains this favorite...
View ArticleSenior Wishes
Don’t let your seniors fall into a “senior slump” – encourage attendance by granting seniors low cost wishes throughout the school year on any given day. School Type: High school Activity Goal:...
View ArticleC2G Gown
Have your seniors sign a special graduation gown that is displayed as their Commitment to Graduate, and then vote on which student or Staffulty member has overcome the most to make it to the graduation...
View ArticleNational Renaissance Student of The Month: May – Damian Gutierrez
This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is Damian Gutierrez from La Quinta Middle School STEM Academy in La Quinta, CA. Nominator Dr. Farah Ortega-Choate wrote: Damian is an eighth...
View ArticleNational Renaissance Staffulty of the Month: May – Tiffanie Smith
This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty of the Month is Tiffanie Smith from Heritage High School in Newport News, VA. Her nominator Rodrick Monroe wrote: This Staffulty member is always trying to...
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Tips for Bringing Students to JRGC!
Renaissance Champion and Florida native Mendi Camacho has been attending the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference with her students for over 20 years – here are her top seven tips for any teacher...
View ArticleMental Health
Mark Brown’s mental health journey began in his teenage years and has been an ever-present part of his life since. In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Mark shares his battle with anorexia, his...
View ArticlePhysical Fitness and Wellbeing
When Dwight Carter found himself struggling with depression, he had a support system of loved ones and colleagues who were there for him. But he found that a pivotal key to his mental health was...
View ArticleRelationships
Dr. Farah Ortega-Choate shares the impact prioritizing relationships has had on her as educator and as a person. When a personal crisis entered her own life, the relationships she had established with...
View ArticleSeeking Growth
We all want our students and our own children to dedicate themselves to lifelong learning. We want them to continue to seek knowledge, understanding, and new ideas. But, do we hold ourselves as...
View ArticleThe Achievement Gap
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Dr. Keith Bell discusses the differences between ‘achievement’ and ‘growth’ while speaking candidly about a term we too-often hear casually thrown around –...
View ArticleCelebrate Your Child’s Journey
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Rick Morton and Virginia Wilson share how they’ve dedicated their lives to preserving memories for students. Both Jostens reps, they share true stories...
View ArticleParent Involvement in Education
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Julie Diaz discusses how parental involvement diminishes in middle and high school grades. With a career spanning public education administration at every...
View ArticleParenting in a Digital Age
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Maree Hampton and Katherine Myers encourage parents to take that crucial first step in protecting a child’s wellbeing – focusing on their sleep. As...
View ArticleSelf Care for Parents
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Sara Nilles shares the moment of her epiphany – when she finally realized she couldn’t ignore her own self-care. As a caregiver to others, she needed to...
View ArticleWhat I Wish My Parents Knew
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, we asked young people to speak candidly about what they wished their parents knew. Each generation sees life through a unique lens, based on the world they...
View ArticleDealing with Failure
We all have a fear of failing, but we each face that fear and react to failure in our own ways. In this episode of Courageous Conversations, several young people share their insights on how to deal...
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