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

Districts eye more ‘normal’ financial pictures due to end of ESSER funds

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

The final deadline to spend federal money tied to COVID relief is on the horizon and districts are facing a much different funding climate.

Healthcare leaders ask students for ideas, solutions

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Sixteen students are helping leading scientists and researchers solve problems at an advanced cancer treatment center in Grand Rapids.

Enrichment program helps fulfill students’ recreation, academic needs

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood Public Schools students are spending six weeks this summer in ARCH, a program with longevity that will be supported by grant funds for years to come.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum invites teachers to learn about student programs

Featured Briefs Erin Albanese

A Special Teachers Open House at the museum will provide information on student learning opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence Incubator, certificate program bring new opportunities for AI education

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

To reach students and the community, GRCC recently unveiled an Artificial Intelligence Incubator and an AI certificate program.

Smile, frown or sleepy face? Mural helps identify feelings

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Students created a giant Mood Meter mural to help students understand how they are feeling.

Dune ride caps learning for English language biology students

Wyoming Erin Albanese

To best serve Wyoming High School’s large EL population, newcomer students are learning biology and English at the same time.

Amid chronic pain, graduate transformed behavior to reach finish line

Kentwood Erin Albanese

JB Barnes’ high school years were a mix of frustration, disruption and hospitalization, until his dad and teachers helped him turn things around.

Where does your milk come from? Second-graders learn the process

Lowell Erin Albanese

From feeding calves, to witnessing milk production, Cherry Creek second-graders learned about dairy farming in their own community.

First-graders see, touch and talk numbers

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 February 2014, looks at first-grade math exploration as districts make the switch from MEAP testing to the Common Core assessment.

Scholarship winner has her eyes on the stars

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Hana Hasanovic’s dream is to work for NASA, and she’s one giant leap closer thanks to a University of Michigan aerospace engineering scholarship.

As a female Eagle Scout, trailblazer devotes her project to women

Kentwood Erin Albanese

This East Kentwood student leader is one of the first two Black female Eagle Scouts in Michigan — and she’s dedicated her service project to the girls.

Safety & security team expands with retired police officers

Wyoming Erin Albanese

A team of retired Wyoming Police Department officers is focused on relationships as new security personnel at Wyoming High School.

Afghan student shares story of escape, survival & the hero who helped him on the way

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Wyoming senior Sami Ayazi is on a quest to find the man who saved his life during the Taliban takeover of Kabul.

Parents learn English, form school connections

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 November 2014, profiles the Parent Education Program helping Kelloggsville parents learn English and remove barriers to family involvement.

Program punctuates removing barriers, keeping students in school

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Students are receiving 20 free period products per distribution.

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

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