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

Fourth-graders Learn About 9/11

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Shocked by an image on the projector screen in front of him, Godfrey Elementary School fourth-grader Mario Masegosa covered his face with his hands....

New School Leader Loves ‘100 Percent Authenticity’ of Students

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

School: Godwin Heights Middle School Previous job? For the past few years I have been working as the assistant principal at Godwin Heights High School. We...

Welcome Back, Class!

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Launching another school year is a reason to celebrate for families gathered at enrollment events, registrations, open houses and community parties. Godwin Heights Public Schools...

Collaboration, Chords and Harmony: Girls Rock!

All Districts Erin Albanese

The four-girl rock band "Boltz" sang about the cataclysmic end of the dinosaurs. "Toodle-oo, T-Rex!" the fifth- and sixth-graders chimed in unison while rehearsing...

It’s Little, It’s Free, It’s a Library

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

Janna Schneider wanted an easier way for neighborhood students to get books since no public library is within walking distance. So the Southeast Kelloggsville Elementary...

Grant Hoped to Boost Achievement, Performance Rank

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

The district's high school will use money from a recently approved School Improvement Grant on technology, professional development and added personnel to help zero...

Wyoming Public Schools Look for Support Tues.

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The Wyoming Public Schools 10-year non-homestead operating millage, a 18-mill operating levy, is up for renewal on the Tuesday, Aug. 2 ballot. The tax is...

Keep Calm and Carry On Conversations with Students, Bus Driver Says

Caledonia Erin Albanese

Paris Ridge Elementary School second-graders considered words to describe Dave Smith, or "Mr. Dave," the man who drives them to and from school. "Nice!" "He's...

How to Reform Education? One District Considers Students’ Needs

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Lydia Hernandez took the day off from volunteering at the elementary school to prepare a big meal for visitors from the district's human-centered design...

‘Blown Away by Awesomeness’

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

During the 5-Minute Design Challenge, Kent Innovation High School students worked together on creating new and improved cat strollers. You could say it was...

Art of Kids Helping Kids is Food for All

Wyoming Erin Albanese

As Oriole Park Elementary fourth-grader Adam Lagerway painted a cardboard carrot, second-grader Allie Evans thought about how a local organization feeds hungry students. "Six...

Parent Information Nights Help Spanish Speakers Connect

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

Santos Hernandez wanted to give his first-grade son, Yaindent, the chance to play on a soccer team. But he wasn't sure where to sign...

Doing the Dance to Learn the Words

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Brown Elementary teacher Nikki Haitz flashed a card with the letters "qu" on it. Her first-graders reacted without hesitation. "Qu, baby we're stuck like glue!"...

Ukuleles: Officially a Thing

East Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Music teacher Susan Berce sang and strummed her ukulele as students walked into class. "There she was just a walkin' down the street, singin'...

Raising a Record Sum for Cancer Research

Caledonia Erin Albanese

Each year, many personal stories are tied to Duncan Lake Middle School's annual Cancer Walk, which has raised more than $100,000 for cancer research...

Fiesta of the Senses at Spanish Market Day

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Spanish Market Day was a fiesta of the senses at the high school with aroma and tastes of flavorful foods and students dancing in...

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