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

A Grand Gesture

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Students elected their beloved custodian as Homecoming grand marshal. In turn, he chose a student who made an effort to get to know him to ride at his side...

‘Nobody more deserving’ than Maranda for Education Advocacy Award

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

WOTV4Women host Maranda, known for her annual Park Parties, infectious energy and approachable interviewing style, is the recipient of the Kent Intermediate Association of School Boards Education Advocacy Award for her contributions to children...

‘A better side of me wanted to come out and wanted to stay out’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Pedro ‘Petey’ Benda does maintenance and custodial work for the school district, keeping up with an endless to-do list. But he also saves time each day at Gladiola Elementary for something that has become a priority -- 15-minute conversations with third-grader Blake Hudson...

Trio of girl filmmakers ‘rock the world’ with strong voices

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Byron Center High School students addressed big issues and won big awards this year by taking on opportunities to enter film competitions...

‘Read. It’s really that simple’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

District-wide, more than 400 Pinewood, Valleywood and Crestwood middle school students went summer-book shopping to end the school year, each choosing three free books to read while school’s out...

Outdoor education according to fourth-graders

Byron Center Erin Albanese

The posters are part of the class’ legacy as they move on to fifth grade at Nickels Intermediate School...

‘You got this’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

In response to notes left on the wall, passersby leave messages of encouragement...

Overcoming homelessness to get her degree, she’s ready to help others

Grads with Grit Erin Albanese

Jordan Lovett, once homeless, graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is eager to advocate for others facing similar struggles to her own...

Kid-friendly goods, services wrap up economics unit

Byron Center Erin Albanese

The Brown Elementary School gymnasium was lined with second-grade vendors peddling their wares during a recent Marketplace Day...

GRCC reps ‘raid’ high school to share college info

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

The first crop of Challenge Scholars to receive tuition-free college has worked closely with GRCC on learning to navigate higher education...

Middle-school girls creating 3D hand for child

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Last fall, students raised money to purchase a 3D printer, which uses Blender software. Since then, they have learned to design orthopedic hands and completed two prototypes...

SNN is having an impact on the perception of local education

All Districts Erin Albanese

Eighty-one percent of parents and 87 percent of school staff who are School News Network readers say that SNN helps them be more informed about their schools...

Student teacher cohort focuses on building network of support

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

The goal of the Leaders of Tomorrow program is to address Michigan’s teacher shortage by keeping new educators in Kent County and offering ongoing support so they stay in the profession...

Five percent of third-graders could face retention under cut score for reading M-STEP

Issues in Education Erin Albanese

The law was approved in 2016, requiring students more than one year behind grade-level in reading to repeat third grade and receive additional support...

GRCC launches efforts to raise $3 million to improve buildings, boost scholarships fund

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

One in three Kent County high-school graduates is connected to Grand Rapids Community College in some way, explained college representatives as they kicked off efforts to raise the final $3 million of $15 million earmarked for facility improvements and scholarships...

‘If a child really needs someone, I am that person’

Byron Center Erin Albanese

With the goal of providing an extra layer of support to meet the needs of students and staff in a proactive way, Byron Center Public Schools has added behavior interventionists...

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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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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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