description: This is the story of the controversial closure in December 1995 of Hackney Downs School, a boy's comprehensive school in London that became a highly publicized example of a "failing school". It is an enthralling narrative read, full of twists and turns, and is enlightening examination of the impact of race, class, poverty, and politics on an urban school.
language: English
title: Hackney Downs: The School That Dared to Fight
titlecomplete: Hackney Downs: The School That Dared to Fight (Studies in Inclusive Education Series)
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Falmer Pr