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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

Multipurpose center to feature space for athletics, academics, arts

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Kentwood Public Schools has broken ground on its multipurpose center, a future hub for the district and community. 

Superintendent: ‘Who we are’ is rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Wyoming Superintendent Craig Hoekstra has written a letter to the community to clarify what DEI is and why he values it in the district.

His eyes are on the skies, thanks to Aviation Electronics

Lowell Erin Albanese
Senior Patrick Hoke is exiting high school with an FAA certification in hand and plans to fly planes.

We ask students: What is high school like for you?

All Districts Erin Albanese
Ten students, 10 different high schools. We ask, ‘What is school like for you?’ They weigh in on that, and so much more.

Elementary students join kindness movement

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The Kindness Movement was inspired by Ada Elementary student Audrey Jandernoa, who died seven years ago at age 5.

More meals, more options make for busy days for this lunch crew

Lowell Erin Albanese
Lowell High School has seen a 50% spike in students getting school lunch in the past two years, and the lunch crew is prepping, stirring, cooking, stocking and stepping up to the challenge.

Who can fix the ship? Ask the octopus!

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The study of sea creatures has Oriole Park Elementary students learning many facts about animals, from anemone to zebrafish.

She’s in year 20, and ‘goes at it like year two’

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Sarah Kresnak, a Kentwood Public Schools first-grade teacher, was recently named Region 3 Teacher of the Year, and is in the running for Michigan Teacher of the Year.

Fifth-graders pull details from book to build dioramas

Lowell Erin Albanese
Fifth-graders used their imaginations and attention to detail to create dioramas of a cabin in a children’s historical novel.

Growth continues in free-to-all preschool program

Kent ISD Erin Albanese
The Great Start Readiness Program continues to add classrooms in anticipation of future growth.

Breaking news: elementary broadcast crew leading the pack

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Students are broadcasting their school news twice a week — a privilege they earn when they are named top point earners in the school’s den system.

Lightbulbs are going on thanks to Home Essentials class

Lowell Erin Albanese
Should we call the plumber? No need; the Home Essentials class at Lowell High School has it covered.

New math curriculum spurs creative thinking

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Math in Kentwood Public Schools has students learning there’s not just one way to get the right answer.

Theme has students learning from the ‘Inside Out’ 

Wyoming Erin Albanese
A popular animated movie is teaching students about joy, anger, sadness, disgust and the many emotions that affect us all.

Medieval matches bring ancient Roman history to life

Lowell Erin Albanese
Seventh-graders learning about ancient Rome reenacted a portion of history — the Gladiator Games — shocking by today’s standards.

Elementary redistricting plan finalized

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Kentwood Public Schools elementary students are learning which school they will attend next year, following the creation of new attendance boundaries.
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