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

Open-source textbooks lighten students’ financial load

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

About 70 GRCC faculty members have switched. The textbooks are available in math, science, social science, humanities, business and advanced placement...

Teacher blends love for dogs, learning to publish children’s book

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Teacher turned author uses her book to help students imagine themselves as writers and learn to love reading...

GRCC counselors reach out to help students with mental health needs

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Along with free, confidential one-on-one counseling, they offer a slate of general workshops and mind-body wellness events based on mindfulness, managing emotions, sleep and other topics...

Superintendent Association committee zeros in on equity to improve gaps in education

All Districts Erin Albanese

A seven-member committee of local educators is working to address disparities in education that exist along along racial and socioeconomic lines. The group meets monthly with the goal of building awareness and working toward change...

News hounds on the prowl for Bulldog Growl

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Fifth- and sixth-grade reporters are interviewing students and teachers on various topics to publish their monthly newsletter...

A compass to college

Wyoming Erin Albanese

When it comes to going to college, there’s a lot to know even for the most savvy families. And for Hispanic families without much experience in American education, knowing where to start can be daunting...

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...

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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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New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

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Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

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