As another school year begins, Scottsdale Vibes sits down with Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel for the first of a special two-part conversation about the future of education in Scottsdale.

In Part 1, host Alicia Haygood and Dr. Menzel discuss what families can expect this school year, including school safety, academic achievement, district priorities, enrollment, teacher recruitment and retention, school funding, and how SUSD is preparing students for future success. They also answer some of the biggest questions parents have as students head back to the classroom.

Be sure to subscribe—Part 2 of this conversation will be released next week, where Dr. Menzel dives even deeper into the district's long-term vision and additional topics impacting Scottsdale families.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or community member, this episode offers valuable insight into one of Arizona's highest-performing school districts and the people leading it.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit SUSD's website for more info: https://www.susd.org/our-district/district-committees/phase-ii-design-advisory-team