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Ex-Del. Chief Takes Over Md. Schools

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Maryland's new State Superintendent of Schools has begun her job.

Lillian M. Lowery began work Monday. She was formerly secretary of education in Delaware.

Lowery has signed a four-year contract.

Lowery succeeds Bernard J. Sadusky, who became interim superintendent when Nancy S. Grasmick retired last year.

(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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