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

Ripple effects of Pink Arrow Pride are community-wide

Lowell Erin Albanese

In its 16th year in Lowell, Pink Arrow Pride is synonymous with stepping up, helping out and giving back — and students are big contributors to the cause.

High expectations, open hearts are administrators’ leadership strategies

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Assistant Principals April Chambliss and Colleen Holmes have joined the pack in Wyoming Public Schools.

‘My days just fly by’

Lowell Erin Albanese

Energy from high school students propels Josh Rose through his days teaching chemistry at Lowell High School.

Community input sought on facility improvement plans

Lowell Erin Albanese

Input from three sessions will help inform bond plans at Lowell Area Schools.

In with the new

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The Wyoming Junior High addition will replicate the new Wyoming High School. District-wide improvements are also underway.

‘Now the hard work begins’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

After two years of crafting a student-centered strategic plan, Wyoming Public Schools is ready for implementation.

Just the right fit

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Kent County students returned to school with brand-new shoes, thanks to a local nonprofit.

Superintendent to serve on Growing Michigan Together Council

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Superintendent Kevin Polston will be a member of the PreK-12 Education workgroup, looking for ways to grow the state's population.

Covering the back-to-school basics

Cedar Springs Erin Albanese

Backpacks, haircuts and lots of family fun brought out the community to prepare for back to school in Cedar Springs.

Another year of practice, perform, perfect

Lowell Erin Albanese

Band camp at Lowell High School recently involved an abundance of silliness, spirit and stepping up to rigorous work in preparation for the months ahead.

Bringing esports to the next level

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood gamers have taken a Madden-ing and smashing journey to becoming a top-ranked esports team...

District celebrates free meals for all students

Kentwood Erin Albanese

All students will now receive free breakfast and lunch in Michigan public schools. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently helped serve a few plates to hungry athletes in Kentwood...

Off to a good start: families tour their nearly-complete, reconstructed middle school

Lowell Erin Albanese

It’s back! This orientation at Lowell Middle School is the first in several years.

Educators examine student perspectives on engagement, belonging

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Discovery Elementary educators are using data from the MI Student VOICE Perception Survey to reach every student in the diverse school...

‘Let’s bring them in!’

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Patrick DeVoest got a real taste of teaching in Lowell classrooms, thanks to Cherry Creek Principal Craig Veldman and teacher Peter Lang...

Juniors publish book inspired by author’s work

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Inspired by New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson, Wyoming High School juniors wrote about their own transformations in a newly published book...

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Leaders in achievement pass the torch

New principal envisions ‘a bright future’ at his alma mater

Environmental educator receives fellowship

High expectations, open hearts are administrators’ leadership strategies

Books on the Run bounces back

It takes a community to stage a musical

Superintendent to serve on Growing Michigan Together Council

Strings at Stocking strikes a chord

Restorative circles create safe space at the top of the day

‘Feed the kids’

‘It’s really all about providing equity’

Increasing entertainment accessibility for the hard-of-hearing community

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