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

Growing district seeks input about capacity needs

Byron Center Erin Albanese

A three-part series is designed so one meeting feeds into the next. Participants are asked to attend all three...

Students transform soon-to-be demolished hallway into art

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Renovations and construction of a large building addition are under way at the school, with much to be completed by fall 2020...

GRCC, Gun Lake Casino launch Blackjack Dealer Academy

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Ready to try your hand at a unique career? GRCC partnering is with Gun Lake Casino this fall to offer a Blackjack Dealer Academy...

Clued in to student learning

Byron Center Erin Albanese

At West Middle School, 78.1 percent of eighth graders were proficient in social studies and 73 percent of seventh graders were proficient in math. Those scores are number one in Kent County and among the top in the state, showing big increases from last year...

Experiences shape your life, says new high-school supervisor

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

Bilal Muhammad is the new supervisor of 54th Street Academy, the district’s alternative high school...

‘A point of pride for everyone’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The outdoor athletic complex is part of $40 million in renovations planned at Wyoming High School...

College makes extra effort to get students enrolled

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

In an effort to get all prospective students enrolled and ready for class this semester, community college staff used a two-fold approach: outreach and a one-stop event for students to get connected to all sorts of services...

Self-reflection = strong connections

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood teachers are taking an established relationship-building model a step further, with a new phase of training that involves self-reflection...

District kicking off superintendent search with community survey

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Superintendent Dan Takens, who has served in the role for 11 years, announced in August that he is retiring Dec. 31. A community survey was emailed this week through district communications and posted on the district website. The board also plans to host community meetings...

Room to learn and grow

Byron Center Erin Albanese

There’s no shortage of sparkling new features in the 70,000-square-foot, two-story addition at the entrance of Byron Center High School. The space is designed to accommodate a growing student population...

Heavy-metal ready

Career Exploration Erin Albanese

Fourteen students, including several women, graduated from the first cohort of Metallica Scholars, an eight-week welding course...

Three newbies and a lifer hired as principals

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The district hired three new-to-Wyoming elementary principals along with a familiar face to lead the high school...

Governor talks grit with second-graders, budget with media

Issues in Education Erin Albanese

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited second-graders at Meadowlawn Elementary to talk about what it’s like to have her job. She also weighed in on state issues with the media...

Welcome to kindergarten!

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The district’s four elementary schools hosted a two-hour Kindergarten Smart Start the Friday before school started to help little ones feel comfortable with their new surroundings...

Takens to retire after 11 years of leading growing district

Byron Center Erin Albanese

After 11 years as superintendent of Byron Center Public Schools, Dan Takens announced he will retire as of Dec. 31...

Upping the equity quotient in math

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Leading Educators involves about 50 educators in Godwin Heights, Wyoming, Godfrey-Lee, Kentwood and Grand Rapids Public Schools who have signed on for a two-year commitment...

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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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