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

Grant to allow ease in academic advising

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

It's often challenging to schedule appointments because students are attending school and have other life responsibilities...

Simple plans, solid training, most effective for school emergency response

All Districts Erin Albanese

West Michigan school representatives learned do’s and don’ts of emergency response at workshop emphasizing simple plans that staff can remember...

‘Waking our brains up’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

When students aren’t developing fine and large motor skills through physical activity, academics can suffer...

Mural inspired by THE STRING PROJECT symbolizes connection

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Every fifth and sixth grader at Nickels Intermediate School added paint, paper or a message to a mural to hang in the school office...

Sharing ‘little good things’ to start the day off right

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Fifth grade teacher Darin Keller takes a few minutes each day to just talk to his students. He started the five-minute sessions three years ago to check in with how everyone is doing...

Envisioning classrooms of tomorrow

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Educators and community leaders brainstormed their dream schools using Legos, and learned about research on how to best prepare students for today’s workforce, in a conference on reforming education called ‘Outsmarting the Robots’...

Order’s up!

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

In a busy Grand Rapids Community College Secchia Institute for Culinary Arts kitchen, two-person teams of students from GRCC, Mexico, Canada and Scotland competed to create the best dishes during Nation’s Cup...

Onsite clinicians expand mental health services at middle schools

Youth Mental Health Erin Albanese

Principals and nurses are reporting that students are talking about more anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and stressful situations at home...

Turning the page toward equity

Kentwood Erin Albanese

An effort to increase diversity in books in the district has resulted in an allocation of $1,500 per teacher for new titles, and a continued priority to keep shelves stocked and current...

Trio of peers cast in Civic Theatre production of ‘Frozen Jr.’

Meet the Future Erin Albanese

Byron Center High School students and friends Alexa Wollney, Xavier Turner and Abbie Westers all landed major roles in the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre musical ‘Frozen Jr.’ ...

Board to interview assistant superintendent for top post

Byron Center Erin Albanese

The Board of Education plans to interview Kevin Macina, the district’s current assistant superintendent, for the superintendent position...

School, city and college partner on public works class

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Students will earn certifications and hands-on experience in the field. Those who complete the program are guaranteed a job interview...

Francis, the amazing mantis

Wyoming Erin Albanese

After bringing in a praying mantis from the school yard, fourth graders are learning about the wonders of the natural world and circle of life....

This musician’s swan song is sure to be just his start

Meet the Future Erin Albanese

After embracing cello instruction, East Kentwood High School senior passes huge music milestones, looks ahead to college...

Patisserie perfection

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Gilles Renusson, honored with a medal from the French Minister of Agriculture, said teaching at GRCC was his best career decision...

A stroll through the city means a walk through art

Arts and Academics Erin Albanese

The area’s youngest students discovered art in the city during a morning event offered by Project 1, by ArtPrize...

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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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