Thursday, December 8, 2011 PHILADELPHIA — The ousted former head of Philadelphia's public schools says she's only taking what's rightfully hers by applying for unemployment benefits after receiving a $900,000 contract buyout.
Arlene Ackerman tells WCAU-TV she received about $400,000 after taxes and lawyer fees as part of the severance package settled on in August. BLOG POSTS  | Larry Strauss: Question Authority, Students; Show Them How, Teachers
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