Past TRR E-Newsletters, Website style

Renaissance vs. PBIS? No, they complement each other and we show you how. More easy ideas to boost your school - a fun scavenger hunt? Watch remarks from two high school advisers on the problems they dealt with before using Renaissance ideas and what happened afterward. The annual JRGC event can help any school change the game. Check out the ALL IN video on the power of habits with remarks from students across the country. 

It's a new year but the ideas and inspiration continue. How a simple chair can make a big difference in the life of your school. Watch two high school educators talk about how their school got Renaissance ideas rolling in their building on their way to winning the School of Distinction Platinum Award, and how that award could be the template to success for any school. It's time for the January Culture Challenge. And be among the first to register for JRGC this year, June 28-30.  

What is the power of student voice? Read a full report on the idea. Why beautifying your bathrooms could make them a positive focal point of your school. Watch a masterclass video on how student leadership flourished at one middle school, and could at yours. And boosting student leadership - yep, we have Harbor videos for that. And the Brain Breaks culture challenge is a winner any time of year. 

Listen/watch as a Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year tells the story of how her school began Renaissance activities several years ago, filled with ideas and inspiration. The December Culture Challenge is a fun idea you can use all year long. MORE ideas? Do you treat your clubs like you do your sports teams? The latest ALL IN video is all about student resilience, worth a look. And for principals we share a new service dedicated to YOU and improving what you do.

We describe what VTW is - always a paramount goal to boost your school brand and morale. How important is administrator support for your positive behavior efforts? A Renaissance champion and administrator tells you. The November Culture Challenge is all about gratitude, with $500 on the line AND a new ALL IN video to show you the way. And lots of fresh ideas to help any school.

The power of relationships in schools is one that is often overlooked. Renaissance Champion Mark Brown gives us a reminder on how important they are. It's deadline time for this year's Epic School Revamp contest. Two more great Ren ideas are shared, for both kids and staffulty. And what does it mean to be a digital citizen? We have a Harbor video for that! 

This year's Epic School Revamp contest has been extended one week to get even more entrants. More great ideas for schools to use - the Room Service and People's Choice Awards are two of our favorites, check them out. Student mental health is a big subject these days, and Renaissance Regional Champion Mark Brown tells us why. The issue is personal for him. Kids may want to change but don't know how to get started - we have a Harbor video just for that. 

What's a formula for school culture success? Hall of Famer Dr. Darrin Peppard maps it out. Once again we share two Renaissance to try at your school - the Teens and Tots Trike race is one to link younger and older students & raise money. A recent TRR contributor was just honored as Educator of the Month. The October page of the Ren Playbook has great ideas for any school. And how did one high school get their effort rolling? Watch it in their own words. 

October is National Principals Month. Have a bare wall? Turn in into a Wall of Fame. A Renaissance Hall of Famer details what makes a great school leader. The new ALL IN video is about knowing yourself, something many students may struggle with. And check our weekly education stories and a quote to make you think.

Is the early school year honeymoon over already? We share a Renaissance idea to fight chronic absenteeism, a problem everywhere. And a school based Trunk or Treat idea. Renaissance is everywhere, we show you with regional champions across the map. See proof from one school on the difference Renaissance had made. And check out a Harbor episode on meaningful conversations. 

Time to recognize your custodians for the hard work they do in your building. And what is Talentless Tuesday? Our elementary school rockstar talks about why adult buy in to activities is crucial for success. Are you taking a swing at the School Revamp? We mention a powerful Harbor video dealing with school violence after a terrible incident in Georgia. 

Here come the Culture Challenges and a chance to win $500! Hear from a HS principal on getting students involved with improving climate and culture. Introducing the new Renaissance video series ALL IN with Gian Paul Gonzales. And the Renaissance Playbook is something any school can use to improve. 

Glenn Close makes a cameo about a great Renaissance idea, Curbside Coffee - see for yourself. How to get started changing your school - advice from a HS principal. The Harbor video series is still fantastic - see one example dealing with trouble at home. And lots more help for any school. with recent education stories and some inspiration tied to a great quote.