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Erin Albanese

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

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...

Ready to Launch: New Early College to Boost Student Careers

All Districts Erin Albanese
Students interested in careers in manufacturing now have a direct pathway into the workforce, and they can get there with an associate's degree earned...

‘A Chance to Have a Meaningful Life’

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Dutton Elementary School second-grader Daniel Donaldson uses pictures and words on his talker to say what he needs to say. "The device gives me...

Fifth-grade Author Keeps Turning Out New Fiction

Kentwood Erin Albanese
In colorful markers, Oummu S. Kabba neatly wrote "O.S.K," adding a smiley face inside the "O," during her book-signing event at Barnes & Noble...

Habla Español? Your Community Needs You

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese
Alma Arvizu sat down with interpreter and translator Leonicia Rubio at the Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center to talk about conferences and kindergarten next school...

A Strong, Clear Message

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
Fourth-grader Explains Stuttering to Classmates

Character Development All About Attitude

Byron Center Erin Albanese
Mornings at Countryside Elementary begin with a joyful buzz. While visiting a classroom, Principal Jolynne Dobson chooses four kindergarten students to help her test...

Drive-up DNA Lesson Delivers STEM to School’s Front Door

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Inside a 40-footmobile classroom parked outside their school, Southwood Elementary students got to the "true core" of their food -- its basic building blocks...

Students Tackle Tough Topics with Police

Wyoming Erin Albanese
It was a question teenagegirls of color don't often get to ask white police officers. "What do you think of the Black Lives Matter...
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