At the Association for Academic Leaders, we’re committed to helping independent school leaders with top of mind issues and concerns. Paramount for all of us this year is student mental health. That’s why we are so pleased to be able to work with our longtime friend and collaborator, Dr. Lisa Damour, on addressing the topic.

We all need a break. The last few summers have been incredibly challenging for everyone in schools—shorter vacations, less travel, constant interruptions, and dashed hopes. Even before the pandemic, our precious time away was dwindling.