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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

The world is now the stage for graduate who overcame behavioral issues

Grads with Grit Erin Albanese
Shamar is known as a jokester, a fun-loving, energetic student. He dreams of becoming a professional actor. But he spent several years constantly in trouble and struggling to find his way...

Bond requests pass in Rockford, Lowell; maintenance levy fails in Sparta

All Districts Erin Albanese
Six districts passed requests, ranging from non-homestead millages to major bond proposals for new and revamped buildings...

Students share art with the community

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The Wyoming Wolves are spreading their artistic purple flair across town. Local businesses are showcasing the art of Wyoming High School students as part of a new program, 'Paint the Town Purple'...

‘From absolutely nothing to this full production’

State of the Arts Erin Albanese
It was three months before the spring play. There was no script and no plot, just the shadow of personalities students would soon embody as their own creations...

‘We all aspire to learn more’

Empowering Abilities Erin Albanese
Celebrating 30 years as a post-secondary college experience in the arts and sciences, the academy serves students with education and a place to belong...

For some students, graduating takes five or six years — ‘and that’s OK’

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Districts including Kentwood, Grand Rapids and Wyoming face distinct challenges in their four-year grad rates, partly because of their large immigrant/English-language learner populations. But they are making progress under the radar...

She focuses on words and beyond, helping ELL students be successful

Byron Center Erin Albanese
As an EL teacher and club adviser, Christy Tripp-Arkema advocates for students, serving as a bridge and a voice. She’s a high-energy, passionate instructor who learns along with her students and makes sure they have what they need to be successful...

Documentary focuses on anxiety, related issues

Kent ISD Erin Albanese
A film and conversation about raising awareness around anxiety will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Kent Career Tech Center, 1655 E. Beltline Ave. SE...

Non-homestead renewal up for vote in Kentwood Public Schools

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Voters will consider on Tuesday, May 7 renewing the current 10-year operating millage, an assessment of 18 mills on non-homestead properties...

Byron Center voters to consider Headlee Rollback

Byron Center Erin Albanese
Voters on May 7 will consider a Headlee Override Millage proposal to bring the district’s operating millage back up to 18 mills and recapture revenue...

District faces dilemma of budget reality contrasted with community perception

Caledonia Erin Albanese
When it comes to the financial state of Caledonia Community Schools, there’s a disparity between public perception and reality, says Superintendent Dedrick Martin...

Middle schoolers design mini spaces with artistic style and flair

Byron Center Erin Albanese
Students emulated artists’ styles and design principles, just one project teacher Janine Campbell challenges them with so they can create art with a client or career field in mind...

GRCC to host summer camp with musicians who mash classical, popular genres

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese
ESME band members are challenging middle and high school students to blend modern and classical music during intensive summer experience...

‘He’s ready for the world’

Grads with Grit Erin Albanese
Byron Center High School senior Nik Ursiny will graduate May 23 after learning to manage and overcome physical and mental conditions -- taking hold of his own story and advocating for himself...

Ph.D.-bound college student shares her journey through science with high school students

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The Ph.D. route is possible and rewarding, 2015 graduate tells Wyoming students. Wyoming High School Class of 2015 graduate Gabby Huizinga visited science classes recently to share the pathway she took from high school to a doctoral program...

Educators say it’s urgent to bring more teachers of color into the pipeline

Issues in Education Erin Albanese
More than 100 educators gathered at Kent ISD to address the need to recruit, hire and retain teachers of color to serve a growingly diverse population of students...
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