Rensizzle 2024 at the Renaissance Charter School

In a small, village-like setting in Jackson Heights, Queens, The Renaissance Charter School provides a supportive environment for all students. Staff and parents work together to develop students’ academic and leadership skills. Teachers collaborate on developing integrated subject matter, innovative approaches to learning, and improved practice – including “Rensizzle Week” – a unique opportunity for students and staff alike to suspend traditional teaching and learning for 5 days and learn by doing. Regular classes are cancelled, and 6th-12 grade students come in at 9:00 AM for Rensizzle activities.

chipAway Productions in association with the Queens World Film Festival, brought the sizzle with an immersive weeklong documentary project that mentored 17 students through the creative process from the conception to the Q&A.