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

Social work goal born of real-life experience

Lowell Erin Albanese

After losing both of her parents, this 2025 Lowell High School graduate has learned to be independent and keep looking forward.

‘Student involvement, teacher involvement – directly related’

All Districts Erin Albanese

How can teaching be a more attractive profession so students can learn better? High schoolers consider the question.

Anatomy students explore matters of the heart

Lowell Erin Albanese

Interest has been sparked in Lowell High School’s anatomy and physiology class as students glimpsed graphs showing electrical activity of their hearts.

After facing his own health issue, senior looks forward to helping others

Wyoming Erin Albanese

After a car accident left Wyoming High School senior Omar Blanco with double vision, he had to figure out how to get through school while working toward recovery.

Vietnamese students write family narratives, contribute to local history

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Vietnamese students from East Kentwood interviewed their family members. Those immigration stories will become local and national resources.

‘The PIT’ stop: Lab offers space for innovation, creation

Wyoming Erin Albanese

In a new lab complete with advanced technology, students are making stickers, skateboards, T-shirts and much more.

‘Books make me so happy’

Lowell Erin Albanese

Fifth-grader Adia Wideman is working on seven books, as she hones her craft toward becoming a published author. And perhaps a horse-riding instructor.

The little robotics team that could

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The Wyoming High School robotics team proved that a small, diverse, student-led group of students can go a long way.

District leaders forecast impact of tariffs, funding on budgets in uncertain times

All Districts Erin Albanese

The whiplash regarding back-and-forth tariff threats and the future of federal funds are on school leaders’ minds as they prepare next school year’s budgets.

Desire to help others draws her to health care

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Wyoming High School senior Leslie Gomez Lopez already has credentials as she works to become a nurse.

Michigan Supreme Court justices take the bench in high school auditorium

Lowell Erin Albanese

How to cap off a year of history class? Students took part in the judicial process with the Michigan Supreme Court.

Multipurpose center to feature space for athletics, academics, arts

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood Public Schools has broken ground on its multipurpose center, a future hub for the district and community.

Superintendent: ‘Who we are’ is rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Wyoming Superintendent Craig Hoekstra has written a letter to the community to clarify what DEI is and why he values it in the district.

Millage would allow district to continue receiving its full non-homestead rate

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood voters May 6 will consider a Headlee override proposal

His eyes are on the skies, thanks to Aviation Electronics

Lowell Erin Albanese

Senior Patrick Hoke is exiting high school with an FAA certification in hand and plans to fly planes.

We ask students: What is high school like for you?

All Districts Erin Albanese

Ten students, 10 different high schools. We ask, ‘What is school like for you?’ They weigh in on that, and so much more.

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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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