As Boston Public Schools Superintendent Tommy Chang leaves office, his successor will be left with a massive to-do list. It includes everything from overhauling high school academics and rethinking school start times to shuttering underused school buildings and expanding access to the city’s premier exam school — to name just a few daunting challenges.
Some projects are in the early stages, some have suffered false starts, and some have been long-promised but never delivered.
The list is so long that many observers say it would be wise for a future leader to pick a few items to drill down on. But it is unlikely that even the most skillful leader will be able to build full consensus, given Boston’s many competing interest groups.