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

Storybooks distributed to Kent County children for Christmas

All Districts Erin Albanese

Early education students are receiving their very own copies of 'The Gruffalo,' an award-winning storybook that has sold more than 13 million copies...

‘He makes us feel like we are home’

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Dan Takens, who is retiring Dec. 31, was one of School News Network’s first advisory superintendents...

Middle Schoolers help build, design underwater robot

Kentwood Erin Albanese

It will play a significant role in a year-long environmental study of Buck Creek and its levels of pollutants...

‘It’s more than just me’

Homeless, with Homework Erin Albanese

He couch-surfed as a homeless teen. Now Ja-Quari Moore-Bass works with other youth to help create a blueprint for housing that combines shelter with mentorship and a plan for success...

GRCC to offer environmental certification programs

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

GRCC is playing a role in developing skilled workers in the areas of lead abatement, green infrastructure and water testing...

‘I would love to have a house that I own where my kids could play outside’

Homeless, with Homework Erin Albanese

Local coalition’s research shows one in seven African American children in Kent County were in the homeless system in 2018...

Two teachers, one big class

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The pilot has already shown gains in instructional time, behavior and academics...

Kaleidoscope of cultures

Kentwood Erin Albanese

‘...It is of paramount importance that the community understands their stories,’ said a student organizer of the inaugural event at the school...

Living in cars, campers, motels and ‘doubled-up,’ homeless students struggle to succeed

Homeless, with Homework Erin Albanese

Schools -- urban, suburban and rural -- are seeing increased numbers of homeless students and fewer options for housing because of high rents and scarce vacancies...

Blog competition leads to tall tales, descriptive writing

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Each Friday teacher Todd Jongekrijg gives his fourth graders a topic for a weekly blog competition. They publish their blogs and comment on each other’s for points...

‘A grandpa to 310 kids’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Fritz Bowerman serves as a new source of support for students at Gladiola Elementary School. He works to meet their needs in a proactive, positive way...

Students celebrate life of classmate, friend

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Lucia 'Luci' Raegan Kesner had a debilitating and terminal disease called mucolipidosis type II. She was unable to attend school but her classmates connected with her over Skype...

Senior shares Native American dance, heritage with younger peers

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Culture can come in the form of food, dress and dancing, including, as Zhaawan Sprague knows, the traditional jingle dance...

‘It feels important’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Another benefit has been increased parental involvement. After parents watched the Tiger Talk segment about reading night, attendance doubled over last year’s event...

Student uses Heimlich learned in school on choking boy

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Just a week after learning first aid and CPR, including the Heimlich maneuver, in health class, Ta’Niya Lomax put her new skills into action...

Board hires assistant superintendent as new district chief

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Assistant Superintendent Kevin Macina has been hired to succeed Dan Takens as district superintendent. Macina will take the reins Jan. 1, pending approval of an employment contract...

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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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