Alice ISD presented, “Closing the Gap: Promoting Mental Health and Academic Success in the Classroom” at the 2022 Summer Leadership Institute in San Antonio Thursday, June 16. The presentation centered on how the district has addressed mental health challenges and additional stressors in the classroom, and alternative learning styles over the past two years. Presenting for Alice ISD were Gracie Garcia, Executive Director for Teaching and Learning; Tracy Johnson, Director of Special Program and Student Support Services; Nadia Moreno, Director of School Climate Transformation; and Erika Vasquez, Executive Director of Leadership and School Improvement.