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Pragmatic, real-world wisdom for public school educators, from a 37-year veteran who has been in every seat in the building.
Pragmatic, real-world wisdom for public school educators, from a 37-year veteran who has been in every seat in the building.
Dr. Bruce Lautenschlager, known as “Dr. L” to the students and staff who have crossed his path, has spent 37 years working in public education across nearly every role the profession has to offer: P.E. teacher, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, Building Principal, and Alternative School Administrator. He holds a Ph.D. and a Superintendent’s license, but he’ll be the first to tell you that the real education happened in the hallways, the home visits, and the conversations that nobody planned. A straight shooter with a dry sense of humor and a deep belief in the power of relationships, Dr. L writes the way he talks, plainly, honestly, and with the kind of country-road wisdom that cuts through the noise. He grew up in a rural setting and carries those roots into everything he does, including how he connects with the most difficult students other educators have given up on. He lives with his wife, a Principal herself, and has raised three sons.
Teaching is hard. Nobody tells you how hard in college. The Sky Isn’t Falling is the book Dr. L wishes someone had handed him on his first day. Written for public school educators at every stage of their career, from the idealistic first-year teacher to the veteran counting down to retirement, this book trades research papers and rubrics for real stories, rural analogies, and hard-earned common sense. It covers the three stages of a teaching career: the early years of getting your footing, the middle years of deciding whether to stay or go, and the master teacher stage of leading others and knowing when to let go. The secret running through every chapter? Relationships. Time. And knowing when not to pick up the rope.
Conversations on education, classroom change, leadership, and the real challenges teachers face today.
The upcoming audiobook edition of The Sky Isn’t Falling will bring Dr. Bruce Lautenschlager’s insights and experiences directly to listeners in a powerful and accessible format. Designed for educators, mentors, administrators, and lifelong learners, the audiobook will allow audiences to engage with the message while commuting, traveling, working, or reflecting throughout their day. Professionally narrated and carefully produced, the audiobook experience will expand the reach of the book while preserving the heart, honesty, and practical perspective behind Teacher Signals.
Publisher: The Publishing Legend
Publish Date: Coming Soon
The foundation of Dr. Bruce C. Lautenschlager’s growing educational platform.
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The Sky Isn’t Falling is the beginning of a broader body of work focused on education, leadership, and classroom reality.
This series addresses the variety of public education topics facing educators today.
Support for pre-certification
students and those in their
first three years.
Strategies to navigate the
"daily grind" and refresh your
perspective.
Wisdom for the final years of a
career to leave a lasting
legacy.
Watch the official book trailer for The Sky Isn’t Falling to see why your daily outcome depends on how you process the big picture.
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A collection of reflections from readers who have journeyed through the pages of Lily Says and found pieces of their own family stories within mine.
Whether you are looking to schedule a speaking engagement, a professional development session, or simply want to reach out, Dr. Lautenschlager would love to hear from you.
Books, podcast, speaking, and practical education insight from Dr. Bruce C. Lautenschlager.
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The audiobook version of The Sky Isn’t Falling is currently in production and will be available soon.
