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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

Pounding, Assembling, Constructing a Possible Future

Career Exploration Erin Albanese
When it comes to starting early in career exploration, Kentwood elementary students are hitting the nail on the head – literally. During a science, technology,...

Students Track the Earth Beneath Their Feet

Byron Center Erin Albanese
A big shift in science instruction at West Middle School can be illustrated through the shifting boundaries of tectonic plates. Eighth-grade students in science teachers...

Think Deeper — Use a Map!

Caledonia Erin Albanese
When it comes to digging deeper into reading, writing, vocabulary, science or math; giving details about the beginning, middle and end of a story...

Test-Driven Curriculum: Meet the 6Cs

All Districts Erin Albanese
The messages of Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, co-author of the book “Becoming Brilliant,” and Lou Glazer, president of Michigan Future, merge two ideas: Schools need to...

New AP Civics Class Tackles Tough, Timely Topics

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese
As a teacher at one of the most diverse high schools in Michigan, Katie Baechler knows many of her students and their families are...

Pin the Kidney on the Apron

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
Future doctors conferred with practicing osteopathic physicians recently on some critical topics in the North Godwin Elementary gymnasium. A healthy lifestyle leads to a strong...

In Honor of Those Who Served

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Editor's note: Schools across Kent County observed Veterans Day with a variety of events. Here is a sampling. Byron Center Boys Scouts brought up the...

New Middle College Program to Provide Associate Degrees

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese
A goal at the high school is for every student to receive college credit from at least one class before they graduate, said Evan...

Sack Suppers, Popcorn, Fundraisers: She Does it All

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
Every weekday at about 1:30 p.m., Sheila Gurd arrives at West Godwin Elementary School to deliver hundreds of sack suppers from Kids' Food Basket...

Healthier Options on the Menu

Caledonia Erin Albanese
In their new cafeteria, high school students stopped by a demonstration table to sample California rolls packed with sticky rice, cucumber, avocado and cooked...

What’s in the Water? Students Wade in to Learn

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese
Southeast Kelloggsville teacher Lynnea Roon lifted up a vial containing water that had turned abright blue, taken from a portion of Buck Creek that...

Dia de los Muertos a Celebration of Life

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Schools throughout Kent ISD this week studied and celebrated Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a a Nov. 2  holiday to honor the...

Students Put Design Thinking to Use with Voters

Wyoming Erin Albanese
To learn about an upcoming school bond proposal, high school business students are zeroing in on their neighbors by using the Design Thinking process. Challenged...

Wyoming Bond Vote Would Upgrade 50-Year-old Facilities

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Voters will consider a bond proposal Tuesday, Nov. 7 that, without raising property owners' current tax rate, would fund $79.5 million in district-wide improvements....

‘I Can Do Anything’

Byron Center Erin Albanese
There's a slogan used at Space Camp for visually impaired students that resonates with ninth-grader Brenna Stachnik: "Just because I can't see the stars...

Schoolyard Watershed Stewardship

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese
Oh, the creatures you’ll find in a creek! Early Childhood Center students shrieked as they discovered the tiny inhabitants of Plaster Creek. “I got something!...
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