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

A Taste of Mexican Christmas

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

The group stood outside the door of the Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center media center. In Spanish, they sang, "In the name of heaven I...

Rx for Better Readers: the Doctor is IN

All Districts Erin Albanese

Parkview Elementary first-grader Marquis Morgan grabbed a book from a bin containing those written at his reading level. He began paging through "There Was...

Hooked on Good Behavior

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Every other Friday afternoon, the school week ends in a big dance party at West Godwin Elementary School, with students and teachers moving and...

Real Brain-stretchers: Non-Google-able Riddles

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Second-graders were stumped. Class time had turned into an out-of-your-seats scavenger hunt that combined math, reading, art and some thoughtful sleuthing. But in figuring out...

‘Science is Basically in Everything’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Eighth-grader Colin Byers dipped a thermometer into the stream behind the Kentwood Ice Arena and looked at the results: 34.4 degrees Fahrenheit, a drop...

A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Taking time to say thank you can make someone's day, students in Oriole Park Elementary School's Hospitality Club are discovering. A couple dozen handwritten cards...

Payoff for Real-life Job Skills: Independence

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Senior Claire Trestrail lifted a can of Pringles out of a box and found its place on the grocery shelf. "I'm stocking candy, and...

From Soggy Schoolyard to Ecosystem

Caledonia Erin Albanese

How does Dutton Elementary School affect the Plaster Creek watershed and eventually the Great Lakes? Students have only to look up at their school...

Cyberattack Costs District, Prompts Extra Protection

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

The district battled a continuous malicious cyberattack beginning in September that sometimes left staff members with no access to student emergency and medical information. The...

Dog Math, Tiny Folded Rectangles Make for Good Career Discovery

Kentwood Erin Albanese

There's magic in math. Just ask fifth-graders who learned top-secret information from Davenport University professors. "I could write some pretty nice stories and nobody...

‘I’m Thankful for Everything’

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Sporting a dress shirt and tie, Godfrey Elementary fourth-grader Alexander Zavala sat out during recess so he wouldn't get dirty. The reason? "Today is...

This Cooking Lesson Was Easy as Pie

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Godwin Heights seniors Donta Sanders and Damien Bell peeled the skin off green Granny Smith apples in long strips. They later assembled the tart...

New Building will Enable New Ways of Teaching

Caledonia Erin Albanese

Caledonia High School Principal Brady Lake sees the new high school building, under construction next to the main high school, as much more than...

He Pushes Students to Excel, with Pushups and ‘Geronimo!’

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

When it comes to encouraging students to give it their all, band director Troy Anderson says take the leap and yell "Geronimo!" By that he...

Nurturing the In-between Years: It’s All About Relationships

All Districts Erin Albanese

Middle school is a notoriously tough time for students, as they make the transition from well-ordered elementary school to increasingly independent high school. In...

This Eagle Scout and 3-point Shooter Gives His All

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Kyle Bueche has done exceptional things. As an eighth-grader he was recognized by peers for his fabulous three-point shot in basketball. Now, as a...

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