"Founded by Jostens and educators in 1988, Renaissance inspires the acceptance and excitement for academics that's traditionally reserved for athletics. Through Renaissance, [we] aim to increase student performance and teacher enthusiasm, and to raise the level of community participation in schools.

All students and teachers are encouraged to participate in Renaissance to help improve academic performance. Students benefit from the program because it raises the profile of academics and makes it cool to do well in school. Teachers often cite Renaissance as the source of renewed enthusiasm about their profession."