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

Students present artistic twist on being nice

Lowell Erin Albanese

Students display art to share messages of kindness, community and compassion...

Civic-minded scholars delve into study of the Constitution

Kentwood Erin Albanese

After earning the state title, the East Kentwood High School We the People Team is preparing for nationals in Washington, D.C.

Seeing themselves in the doctor’s coat

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Stocking Elementary students are learning the pathways to healthcare careers...

Swimming laps & closing gaps

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The Aquatics Center is home to the Falcons’ middle and high school swimming, diving and water polo teams, and to a community swim team. And all fifth-graders attend a water-safety program...

Winning the argument

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Should school start later? Should schools have vending machines? Students make their case...

Running connects with reading on middle school track

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Crestwood Middle students raced the 100-meter dash, just like the main character in the novel Ghost...

Students interview community partners to build bonds

Wyoming Erin Albanese

“What is your favorite school?” Students interview community partners to build relationships...

Rider’s experience guided by love, respect for horses

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

This one-person equestrian team is awarded for cleaning stalls, pitching in...

‘I want to be like him’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

What are students’ dreams for the future? These first-graders are inspired by Martin Luther King Jr...

‘Your emotions matter’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Students are learning that all emotions matter and that recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing and regulating them helps them and others...

Connecting through circles

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood’s approach to restorative practices is about equity, inclusion...

What’s behind the term ‘scholar’? Educators discuss why they’re using it

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Two districts have begun referring to students as “scholars.” There are reasons behind the shift. Students … er, scholars, have mixed feelings...

Science of snowflakes includes math, artsy ornaments

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Pinewood Middle students considered how snowflakes form in the sky above, before experimenting with crystallization...

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Cultivating future scientists, techies, mathematicians & engineers

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

A GRPS graduate who went on to earn a doctorate in engineering is bringing STEM to students and helping boost proficiency...

Students star in ‘PBIS on the Street’ broadcast

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Educators at Gladiola Elementary know students do the best job in setting the tone for their peers. Like, less squirmy, more focus-y...

The school where high expectations are universal

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Consistency, relationships, focused instruction help boost student achievement, educators say...

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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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Creating science magic with a plate, a marker & some water

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Learning storytelling, self-confidence through dance

District addresses needs of autism students with smaller classrooms

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