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

Mentorship program creates district-wide support system

Kentwood Erin Albanese

A 20+-year-old program that pairs longtime teachers with those new to the district is proving helpful in a time when everyone feels like a newbie...

Vaccine trial participant: ‘I really want to get back to normal’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Orchestra teacher and cellist Eric Hudson longs for the days when he can direct student musicians in concerts and tours and play in his own ensemble once again. To help speed that process along, he is participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial...

GRCC helping frontline workers apply for free tuition program

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The deadline for the state’s Futures for Frontliners program is Dec. 31...

GRCC participates in study around product that could slow COVID spread

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The inhaled mist device, developed by a FHPS and GRCC grad, could prove useful in schools...

Registration open for MiCareerQuest

All Districts Erin Albanese

Educators can register their students for spring’s MiCareerQuest, an annual opportunity for tens of thousands of students to learn more about the wealth of careers within West Michigan’s high-demand industries...

Many districts had shifted gears prior to statewide high school closure

All Districts Erin Albanese

Under new order, colleges and high schools must close for in-person learning through Dec. 8. Kindergarten through eighth-grade can continue in person...

Babysitting an apple

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Ninth-graders wrote apple adventures during the weeklong “35 Ways to Babysit an Apple” project in English teacher Jeremy Schnotala’s class. The writing project inspires creative narratives and lots of drama...

Class of 2021 has ‘test-optional’ choice when applying for college

Issues in Education Erin Albanese

Most schools in the state of Michigan have become SAT/ACT-optional for the Class of 2021 for admission purposes. There are, however, pros and cons for students...

Superintendent announces retirement after 33 years serving Kentwood community

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Superintendent Michael Zoerhoff this week announced he will retire at the end of the school year, June 30...

Students express daily thank-yous to their teachers

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Who will be chosen next week?

Principal earns role model award from NAACP

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Read what makes this leader of powerful conversations such an inspiration to colleagues and students...

I voted! Elementary students cast ballots for play equipment, learn lessons in democracy

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Elementary students cast their votes Tuesday too, but for new playground equipment — all part of learning about the voting process...

Culinary, design departments partner to make chocolate violins

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

GRCC’s Mechanical and Architectural Design and Secchia Institute for Culinary Arts are partnering to use (literally) cutting-edge laser technology to create intricate molds for use in the Cake Decorating Basics course...

High school, elementary buddies connect through leadership class

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Mentorship, inspiration are the goals...

Musical prodigy, international performer, fourth-grader

Byron Center Erin Albanese

When Cameron Renshaw was in kindergarten he kept asking his mom, Tina Renshaw, about the cello in her closet...

Bus drivers work as daytime cleaners during pandemic

Wyoming Erin Albanese

It’s also a plus to have familiar faces around school...

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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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Speech, occupational therapy blend during weekly class

High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers

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Students shape conversation at annual Listen. Learn. Lead. event

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