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

Friend of Students, Fighter for Justice

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

David Britten remembers standing in the lunchroom at Lee Middle/High School. He was the new middle school principal after leaving an elementary-principal post at...

Out of the Classroom and Into the Garden

Kentwood Erin Albanese

After touring the Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids Township, high school art students found peaceful places...

For Immigrant Families, ‘There’s a Lot of Fear’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Kent School Services Network coordinator Erika VanDyke wasn't sure what the turnout would be for a recent Know Your Rights event for immigrants at...

#accepted

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Senior D'Nyszha Brand was accepted into six colleges: Baker College, Ferris State University, Wayne State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Aquinas College and Western...

New District Chief Values Community, Diversity

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

The Board of Education has selected Kevin Polston, principal of Lakeshore Middle School, in Grand Haven Public Schools, as its new superintendent. The board plans...

Creating Strong Bonds, One Slushie at a Time

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

You could call Susan Eiler the pizza pixie, the slushie specialist, the candy connoisseur or the movie maven. Some students refer to her as...

Teen Marketers Turn Profit at Spirit Store

Byron Center Erin Albanese

As a business, what's the best way to market to teenagers? Put them in charge, high school students recently proved. At Byron Center High School,...

Knowing Students Comes First for Teacher of the Year

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Question: If there are 100,000 teachers in Michigan, what is the probability of being named the state's Teacher of the Year? Answer: The probability cannot...

Kentwood’s Luke Wilcox Named Michigan Teacher of the Year

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Math teacher Luke Wilcox, who is credited with playing a large role in creating a culture of success at East Kentwood High School, is...

Shooting for the Top

Grads with Grit Erin Albanese

Donnie Alford owns his past with a perspective on where he comes from, where he is today and why it all matters that seems...

Art Award Tradition Continues for 35th Year of Excellence

All Districts Erin Albanese

Northview High School sophomore Nick Ensing's drawing depicts a colorful, detailed royal court, staffed by doe-eyed kings, queens and jesters. Junior Ellie Haveman's photo is...

School, Community Ties Lead to Sprucing

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

Southeast Kelloggsville fourth-graders are planting roots in the community –- roots that will grow into big blue spruce trees. Thanks to a donation of saplings...

Truth or Rumor? Ask a Key Communicator

Caledonia Erin Albanese

One way to get parents talking: add days to the school year. When that type of change occurs, superintendents and Board of Education members...

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...

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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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