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

Into the Wild Next-door

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Buffered between the Early Education Center and an industrial building is a swath of wilderness complete with trees, brush and a winding creek. It's...

A Challenge to West Michigan: 3-D Printers in Every School

All Districts Erin Albanese

Crestwood Middle School seventh-grader Beck Han’s bright blue earbud attachments, created on a 3-D printer, fit nicely over science, technology, engineering and math teacher...

Rockets, Welcome to Your New (Pretty Much) School

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

High school students now have a sparkling addition to their building, complete with a repositioned entrance, new gymnasium, two-story media center and classrooms, and...

Through the Storm to See the Rainbow

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

April Martinez is the kind of person who asks, "Do you need anything else?" and "What more can I do?" She's the student who is...

Sticky, Oozy, Science-y Fun

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Countryside Elementary School second-grader Addison Gearhart sunk her feet into the watery cornstarch inside a plastic kiddie pool and took a couple steps. "It felt...

Grant Brings Sex Ed Instruction to Students with Special Needs

Empowering Abilities Erin Albanese

Eighth-grader Bryan Galvez aptly summarized the consequences of healthy versus risky decisions when it comes to teens and sex. “Would you rather have a...

Four More Interviewed for Superintendent Post

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Four new candidates will interview for the Godfrey-Lee Public Schools superintendent position beginning at 6 p.m. tonight at Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center, 961 Joosten...

Play, Plan and Prepare

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Early and Often Parents play a huge role in optimizing their children's brain development, says Terese Smith, director of Great Start to Quality program. She...

Drawing a Path to Her Future

Grads with Grit Erin Albanese

Katie Bork's drawings explode with imagination. Scenes in black ink reveal a world right out of her brain. Faceless people go about their daily...

Tuesday’s Votes a ‘Double Win’ for a Growing District

Byron Center Erin Albanese

By fall of 2019, Byron Center High students will have an expanded high school, adding room to grow for the burgeoning district. "I'm totally excited,"...

Expo Connects Families to Local Resources

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Esperanza Mercado and her children now know how to get the biggest bang for their food buck at farmers markets this summer. Along with...

Nurturing a Success Mindset

All Districts Erin Albanese

Quinn Hodgman knows he has a “spark.” “It’s what’s special about you, what makes others not you,” said the Coit Creative Arts Academy fourth-grader, while...

A Boost for Bicycle Safety, with Cheers

Wyoming Erin Albanese

West Elementary School second-grader Max Troche plans to wear his brand new helmet when he rides his green and black bike this spring. "I'm excited...

Sound Engineers

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Though his rendition of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" was a bit ding-y, Lee High School senior Scott Peuler looked pleased with himself as...

‘A Great Big World Out There’

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Experiencing faraway lands is important to staff and students at Kelloggsville and Comstock Park high schools. What impact does globe-trotting have on students, and...

Funding for Tech, Training, Counseling and AP Expansion

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

On May 2, voters in the Kent ISD region will be asked to approve a 0.9 mill tax for local school districts, generating $211...

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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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