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

After struggling to focus, senior now sees infinite possibilities

Lowell Erin Albanese

After struggling in school and falling behind in credits, Damian Torres found the support he needed at Unity High...

Students tie words of Anne Frank to research projects

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The words of Anne Frank guided Crestwood Middle School eighth-graders through their study of the Holocaust...

What do you like best about school?

All Districts Erin Albanese

In this final installment of our student roundtable, the high school panelists share what they enjoy about school, and what makes them feel connected...

Math, reading lessons aim to curb summer learning loss

Opportunities Erin Albanese

Students have the opportunity to keep their grasp on math and reading this summer thorough nine-week program...

Remember Their Names vigil honors those lost in school shootings

All Districts Erin Albanese

Students, educators and community leaders honored those killed in school shootings at the “Remember Their Names” memorial event...

Student leader demonstrates ‘service above self’

Lowell Erin Albanese

Lowell High School senior Leah Davisdon has made service a part of her education as the organizer and volunteer recruiter for school and community events...

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A boom and whack makes for happy drummers

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Preschool students danced, moved and whacked their way through a recent music and drumming session...

Students power mini roller coasters with rubber bands

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Dickinson Elementary fourth-graders experimented with how energy stored in a rubber band can make something twirl and jump...

An urgent need to change the education landscape

Forest Hills Erin Albanese

Education needs to reflect the innovative world students are living in and prioritize engagement and real learning, says education reform advocate Ted Dintersmith...

‘High-dosage tutoring’ helps students catch up

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood Public Schools is offering everyday reading support through a “high-dosage” tutoring pilot program...

Ready for prime time

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Innovation Central students are receiving more tools, equipment and opportunities as an SME PRIME School...

Learning their potential to make a difference

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Giant pandas, African forest elephants and orangutans are among endangered species Wyoming Intermediate fifth-graders are advocating to protect...

How big an issue is mental health at your school?

All Districts Erin Albanese

High school panelists share what they think are the strengths of and challenges to finding support...

Wolves, meet cubs

Wyoming Erin Albanese

In Wyoming Public Schools, big Wolves and little Wolves are spending time together to share the values of Alpha Wolf 11, a schoolwide leadership program...

What is it like to be a high school student today?

Student Voices Erin Albanese

What’s life like for a high school student in 2023? In a six-part series, 10 students from all corners of Kent County talk about their pressures, stressors and happy places...

Planting seeds of interest

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Union High School and Sibley Elementary students cultivated their green thumbs together to germinate interest in gardening...

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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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