This section provides an up to date list of news coverage regarding The Learning Trust, schools and education in Hackney.
2007
Records tumble as Hackney GCSE scores leap to new high
Figures released on Thursday 23 August, show that 54% of Hackney pupils gained five or more good GCSEs. This is up over 3% on last years record figure and continues five years of non-stop improvement.
Calculating Kids
Primary school pupils take on the clock in the first Hackney Maths Challenge
Hackney schools win at London Teaching Awards
Hackney's schools and teachers have once again been recognised for their excellence, taking hom three awards at the London Finals of the National Teaching Awards
School Leadership
An innovative relationship between headteachers and a not-for-profit trust has succeeded in turning Hackney's struggling schools around.
Stay head of the class
Hackney headteacher Karen Coulthard talks to The Independent newspaper about how her MBA has helped her as head of Berger Primary School. The Independent, January .
Boy wonders
Black boys do better in Hackney as a drive to raise standards is beginning to bear fruit. The Independent, January.
Learn
'LEARN' is a newsletter published by The Learning Trust to inform residents about education changes, successes and services relevant to Hackney residents and their children. January.
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