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

Newcomer paves her way in biology, business

Student Leaders Erin Albanese

This Wyoming High School senior has overcome language barriers and other obstacles of succeeding in the U.S. and now is choosing from among major college scholarship offers...

New equity fellowship open to more Kent County teachers

All Districts Erin Albanese

Area educators have a new opportunity to become Equity Fellows, trained in creating more equitable schools and classrooms...

In the mood for music? Student musicians present collage concert

State of the Arts Erin Albanese

‘Musical Moods,’ a recruiting tool for high school students, is a long-standing tradition, started 73 years ago. The performance debuts at 7 p.m. Friday, March 26 in a livestream format...

Teaching in the ‘virtual world’ and jumping from Zoom to Zoom

School 2.0 Erin Albanese

Spending the school year teaching her 29 students remotely has been a new experience full of challenges for Wyoming Public Schools fourth-grade virtual teacher Lysa Stockwell -- but there is a lot going on that is positive...

Partnerships, at-home literacy focuses of reading month

The Road to Reading Erin Albanese

While 30 percent of Gladiola students continue to learn remotely, staff members are making efforts to connect families with digital and print resources. A main partner in the effort is Kent District Library...

Students create art to bring to local nursing homes

Byron Center Erin Albanese

So far, more than 10,000 pieces of artwork from 18 schools have been distributed to 18 facilities in the Grand Rapids area...

New courses allow students to earn IT certifications

Career Exploration Erin Albanese

A new program at Wyoming High School offers the opportunity for students to earn credentials in information technology, helping pave the way toward in-demand, high-wage computer jobs...

GRCC offering more in-person classes this fall

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

After more than a year of mostly virtual courses and services, students can expect an increase in on-campus options for next semester...

A fun classroom, by design

Kentwood Erin Albanese

This fifth-grade teacher, a finalist for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science, loves to get her students involved in STEM projects using design thinking...

‘I know a lot has changed … but kids haven’t’

Byron Center Erin Albanese

After four years as principal at West Middle School, Wierzbicki looks forward to his new role at the central office...

Demand for pharmacy techs leads to new program

Career Exploration Erin Albanese

Another hybrid session runs April 12 to July 30 and has room for up to 16 students...

Students feel welcome in a district with ‘flags of every country’

Classrooms for All Erin Albanese

In the state’s most diverse district, students weigh in on what it means to them to go to school with peers from all over the globe...

District works to increase staff diversity to mirror student population

Classrooms for All Erin Albanese

Kentwood leaders say word of mouth brings teachers of color and those looking to teach in the most diverse district in the state. Staff members are trained to be aware of biases and remove them from the hiring process...

Black history lessons ‘acknowledge the great leaders that came before us’

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

In Byron Center, kindergartners are learning about Black leaders throughout history, while in Kelloggsville, high schoolers are engaged all year in learning about the excellence of Black innovators and trailblazers...

May 4 bond vote would fund new K-8 balanced calendar school, tech ed center

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Voters will consider a $192.15 million bond proposal Tuesday, May 4 that if passed will fund a new K-8 school for students who opt for a balanced calendar school-year schedule, a new Career Technology Education Center and upgrades and enhancements to all district facilities...

Districts ready to spend COVID relief dollars — once state allocates them

School 2.0 Erin Albanese

Area school districts are waiting for federal relief funding to address the year-long impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...

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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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