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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

YouTube video’s message: ‘This is where we come from, and we love it’

Kentwood Erin Albanese
While the phrase 'we are family' can be said in many languages, its feeling is universal inside the hallways and classrooms at East Kentwood High School...

Social worker reaches out to students, parents to meet mental health needs

Wyoming Erin Albanese
With one in five children experiencing a mental disorder nationally, extra support staff can help students and parents connect with the help they need...

Eco-savvy students win $10,000

Byron Center Erin Albanese
West Middle School students’ project to reduce plastic in the cafeteria by making edible utensils won a $10,000 first prize in the air & climate category of the Scholastic Lexus Eco Challenge...

Whitmer touts ‘a path for everyone to prosperity’ in GRCC visit

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese
Newly elected Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promoted her higher education proposals in Grand Rapids following her State of the State address...

Teachers do the snow-day shuffle, trying to make up for lost instruction time

All Districts Erin Albanese
The mid-winter blitz of snow days has teachers trying to make up for lost instruction time, and reshuffling their lesson plans for the weeks to come...

Behind-the-scenes crew leader honored for character, graciousness

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The biannual Alpha Wolf 11 program honors operations director who keeps things running...

Students pitch design ideas for school renovation

Byron Center Erin Albanese
STEM students wore their design hats to envision and renovate the Nickels Intermediate School entrance and parking lot area...

MSU finance study finds education funding going backwards, with Michigan dead last among the states — and the disinvestment shows

All Districts Erin Albanese
A study on Michigan school finance, detailing how state lags in revenue growth and student performance, calls for a more equitable funding system...

Harvard-based Boston Basics localized to impact Kent County children

All Districts Erin Albanese
Educators are using research-based Success Basics, through home visits, parent resources and a website, to impact brain development of Kent County’s youngest children...

Grant aims to ready middle schoolers for what comes after high school

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Seventh-graders in four Wyoming school districts will receive tutoring, mentoring and career exploration opportunities via Grand Rapids Community College...

A powerful message for adolescent girls: ‘Love yourself every day’

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Girls from Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Wyoming Public Schools spent a day focused on self-esteem, health and wellness and just being themselves...

‘What’s worth fighting for?’ Middle-schoolers reflect on Civil Rights movement

Kentwood Erin Albanese
In the most diverse district in the state, students considered the power of their own voices in learning about Civil Rights and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr...

How best to get the jump on college? Students give the lowdown

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
These days, students have multiple ways to get credit for college courses – and save college tuition – while still in high school. We asked a few from East Kentwood and Rockford high schools which options they chose, and why...

Educators learn to ‘stop the bleed’ in emergency situations

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Preventing death requires quick action, trauma experts said during training. About 100 district educators recently went through special training. It is available free to schools...

Call for film fest entries

All Districts Erin Albanese
With its origins in Byron Center, the festival attracts hundreds of video submissions each year. Deadline this year is Feb. 8. Previously for high school students, a classroom category has been added for K-8...

State’s new letter-grade system for schools gets mixed reviews

All Districts Erin Albanese
New legislation means Michigan schools will receive grades in several categories, but no overall grade...
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