by Eric Mayes - The Philadelphia Tribune
Local School Superintendent Arlene Ackerman launched a publicity blitz this week as she continued to joust with teachers heading into contract negotiations.
The disagreement stems from Ackerman's plan to reform the district often in ways that butt up against long-standing traditions and union rules that Ackerman said were peculiar to Philadelphia.
Ackerman laid out her plans to help turn the district around recently at a Tribune editorial board meeting.
