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Jerry Jordan, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president, is retiring after 37 years with the union

Here's how he rose to the top, as well as the best and worse of his tenure.

Jerry Jordan, longtime Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president, is retiring July 1. He has led the city teachers' union for 17 years and has earned wide respect around the city.
Jerry Jordan, longtime Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president, is retiring July 1. He has led the city teachers' union for 17 years and has earned wide respect around the city.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer