Jeremy Grant-Skinner is the new deputy superintendent of talent, strategy and culture. Nyshawana Francis-Thompson was named chief of curriculum and instruction.
Cherelle Parker, the Democratic mayoral nominee in Philadelphia, detailed her policy proposals for stop and frisk policing, year-round schooling and trash collection Monday during her first press conference since winning the primary election. She will face Republican David Oh in November's general election. Parker is poised to become the first woman elected mayor in Philly.