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MANLIUS — On Oct. 25, 33 students from the Bureau Valley High School Renaissance program attended The Jostens Renaissance Find Your Grind Tour in Rockford.
The day included inspirational stories from Mike Smith, a renowned youth speaker who inspires students to make positive choices and encouraging them to pursue their passions and leave a positive legacy. Smith is the founder of multiple non-profits as well as part business owner in many different companies. The day also included hearing from Phillip Campbell, a 16-year educator who implemented Renaissance into his school and saw reduced discipline rates, increased attendance rates, massive improvements in graduation rates, and an overall positive change in school culture.
Jostens Renaissance Education has been built to provide schools with resources to build character in their students inside and outside of the classroom, enhance connections between all stakeholders, and create a culture of celebrations for all student achievements.