Schools Chancellor Joel Klein got a new top aide Wednesday. Dr. Marcia Lyles, currently the superintendent of region 8, will become the new deputy chancellor of teaching and learning, replacing the position previously held by Dr. Andres Alonso. Alonso resigned to become the chief executive officer of the Baltimore public school system.
Klein said he has great confidence in Lyles. He gives her credit for overseeing large gains in test scores within her region.
Lyles has been an educator in New York City for over 30 years.
