Erin Albanese

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Erin Albanese is managing editor and reporter, covering Kentwood, Lowell and Wyoming. She was one of the original SNN staff writers, helping launch the site in 2013, and enjoys fulfilling the mission of sharing the stories of public education. She has worked as a journalist in the Grand Rapids area since 2000. A graduate of Central Michigan University, she has written for The Grand Rapids Press, Advance Newspapers, On-the-Town Magazine and Group Tour Media. Read Erin's full bio

Fifth-grade leaders offer schoolwide improvement ideas

Lowell Erin Albanese

Students at Cherry Creek Elementary School are learning to lead while Principal Craig Veldman learns from them.

‘The journey’s not over’: High-schoolers showcase Black history

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood presented Black history through student-created artistic performances.

Former principal returns to read, substitute teach at his old school

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Longtime educator Dan Takens reminisces about March is Reading Month activities from years ago.

Nonprofit brings drive-up vision care to schools

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The new Cherry Health Mobile Vision Clinic brings complete eye care to students.

Fifth-grader publishes book, sequel to come

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Discover how student Isaiah Lowe became a published author and learn his plans for his next chapter.

Outdoor classroom serves as 150-acre sanctuary for learning

Lowell Erin Albanese

All district elementary students visit the Wittenbach Center at least twice each school year to see and do the things they learn about in class. It’s been part of LAS since the 1999-2000 school year.

Safety tips, resources available for eclipse viewing

All Districts Erin Albanese

Here are a few ways to prepare for the April 8 solar eclipse.

Teacher brings wildlife to his students, then lets them explore

Kentwood Erin Albanese

In a classroom that doubles as a miniature animal kingdom, teacher Carl Warfield’s students learn through experience.

Bond proposal would fund elementary renovations, high school upgrades

Lowell Erin Albanese

Projects planned if a bond is approved May 7 for Lowell Area Schools include an elementary school transformation and district-wide upgrades.

Educators explore ways to incorporate lessons on Mandela into curriculum

All Districts Erin Albanese

Teachers visited “Mandela: The Official Exhibition” at Grand Rapids Public Museum for a special Educator Night

Basketball coach’s legacy spans four decades, 400 career wins

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The life lessons Coach Thom Vander Klay teaches through basketball have impacted student athletes for 38 years.

Art contest celebrates kindness, compassion and community

Lowell Erin Albanese

Five Lowell High School students were honored for connecting art to kindness.

Teaching young leaders: Freshmen leave class more confident, compassionate

SNN 10th Anniversary Erin Albanese

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in March 2014, looks at a teen leadership program designed to help Kentwood freshmen “take the steering wheel in their personal lives.

A plan for positivity: This senior is sharing the love

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Symone Gray is instrumental in leading Key Club, color guard and celebrations at Wyoming High School.

Parade of Nations is celebration of diversity

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Waving flags, colorful dress and tasty food made for a vibrant celebration of culture at Townline Elementary.

‘Forget Me Not’ documentary screening focuses on inclusive education

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Kent ISD is presenting a free screening of a documentary that follows a family’s journey with inclusive education.

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent County, which enroll more than 90,000 students. Founded in 2013, we are an editorially independent news site funded by Kent ISD, local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and photojournalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues that enhance or discourage student success, and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

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