Dr. Allen Mendler is an educational consultant with THE TEACHER LEARNING CENTER who provides training and staff development in the areas of student motivation and behavior management. He is the author or co-author of numerous books and articles including DISCIPLINE WITH DIGNITY, MOTIVATING STUDENTS WHO DON'T CARE and POWER STRUGGLES. His newest, WHEN TEACHING GETS TOUGH, was released as a member book by ASCD. Dr. Mendler's emphasis is on developing frameworks and strategies for educators and parents that help youth succeed. He is widely regarded as a motivational speaker, has been recognized for his outstanding teaching by the Bureau of Education and Research and received the coveted Crazy Horse Award for his contributions to youth in need.
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In watching the NFL draft recently, I was struck at how much attention and money is spent "breaking down" every player: how they run, jump, throw and move. Even the size of virtually every body part is fully analyzed. They are interviewed, as are their previous coaches and other important...
Read More."Jack tells me that lots of kids are doing way worse things, but you ignore them and pick on him."
"Are you saying Mandy is a liar?"
"As far as I know, three kids did the same thing, yet Ben was the only one punished! Is that fair!"
"Really? We have no problems with her...
Read More.Spring vacation is just around the corner, and the dreaded state tests are inching ever closer. It is a time of year when you may be running out of ideas, patience and energy, and so is everyone around you (or so it seems). You have gone through three different behavior plans, but Madison is...
Read More.Early in the school year, Mr. Spriggs asked me to sit in on a conference with his most challenging student. Jon rarely participated appropriately in class, instead drawing attention to himself by "accidentally" dropping books, suddenly having coughing spells and loudly expelling air from either...
Read More.Many parents and teachers are at a loss about what to say and how to reassure their kids after the horrific, "unspeakable" events at Read More.
Mrs. Nelson is teaching a lesson when she notices Mason's head on his desk with distracting noises coming from him. She cruises his way while still teaching, leans in as she nears him and quietly reminds him to sit up and stop making noises. As she walks away and resumes teaching, Mason mumbles...
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