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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

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...

‘We Are in This Together’

All Districts Erin Albanese
A buzz spreading throughout southwest Michigan is extending to seven more counties, boosting students' ability to read by bringing books and resources into schools. For...

Revving Up Reading, Writing with Workshops

Byron Center Erin Albanese
A renaissance of reading and writing is going on at West Middle School, where teachers say students are indulging in books they love more...

‘I Just Made Them My Friends’

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese
When eighth-grader Jaden Delosh started attending the middle school right after spring break, he was happy to have Ke'Waun Blackmon show him around. "It gave...

Teaching About Climate Change: A Loaded Lesson

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese
Teacher Mary Lewandoski remembers a student making a firm statement while studying endangered species: "It's all because of humans." "Save that thought," Lewandoski recalled telling...

Stressed Out? We Have Just the Place for You

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
In a room at Godwin Heights High School that formerly served as the site for in-house suspension, students now come for help in the...

Students Do Battle with ‘Bots, Steampunk Style

East Grand Rapids Erin Albanese
Busy 'bots, moving gears and quick-thinking pilots converged at the For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology (FIRST) Robotics district finals at East...

Growing Produce from the Ground, er, Air Up

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Discovery Elementary fifth-graders are growing up –– with leafy, green plants on their Tower Garden. Bib and gourmet lettuce, basil, rainbow chard, peppers and...

Investing in Hard Work Pays Off with Economics Award

Byron Center Erin Albanese
When it comes to understanding the stock market, there's a lot that goes into bulls and bears and highs and lows. When giving his...

Punt, Pass and Read

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Caledonia High School varsity football player Justin Heaton read Dr. Seuss' children's book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" to kindergartners at Emmons Lake Elementary. "You...

Making Stuff Work, from Robots to Silly Putty

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese
Sophomore Loren Aguilar laughed repeatedly while playing with Ollie, a robotic toy that seemed to have a mind of its own. It maneuvered its...

Signs of Understanding

Empowering Abilities Erin Albanese
Senior Nathan Ketchpaw uses sign language with big motions –– wide arms, a broad grin. His favorite sign? "Lion," he demonstrates, running his hand...

Settling Conflict by Settling Minds with Connective Art

State of the Arts Erin Albanese
With colorful petals radiating from a bright orange center, the mandala Circle of Art rug represents the universe and all its connectivity. For members of...

A Little Attention, A Big Difference

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese
A disorganized sixth-grader is certainly not a rarity, but might normally fly under a busy teacher's radar. Damian Cervantes, however, is getting the help...

Good Choices, Stylish Looks

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
Godwin Heights High School students recently had the chance to strut their stuff, modeling the latest fashions during Pure Passion for Fashion, an event...

Phys Ed Building Already Paying Off for Students

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
The high school Physical Education Building -- complete with auxiliary gym, elevated one-eighth mile track and weight room -- is now welcoming athletes and...
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