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

Demand for pharmacy techs leads to new program

Career Exploration Erin Albanese

Another hybrid session runs April 12 to July 30 and has room for up to 16 students...

Students feel welcome in a district with ‘flags of every country’

Classrooms for All Erin Albanese

In the state’s most diverse district, students weigh in on what it means to them to go to school with peers from all over the globe...

District works to increase staff diversity to mirror student population

Classrooms for All Erin Albanese

Kentwood leaders say word of mouth brings teachers of color and those looking to teach in the most diverse district in the state. Staff members are trained to be aware of biases and remove them from the hiring process...

Black history lessons ‘acknowledge the great leaders that came before us’

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

In Byron Center, kindergartners are learning about Black leaders throughout history, while in Kelloggsville, high schoolers are engaged all year in learning about the excellence of Black innovators and trailblazers...

May 4 bond vote would fund new K-8 balanced calendar school, tech ed center

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Voters will consider a $192.15 million bond proposal Tuesday, May 4 that if passed will fund a new K-8 school for students who opt for a balanced calendar school-year schedule, a new Career Technology Education Center and upgrades and enhancements to all district facilities...

Districts ready to spend COVID relief dollars — once state allocates them

School 2.0 Erin Albanese

Area school districts are waiting for federal relief funding to address the year-long impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...

New director: enthusiasm of young learners is inspiring

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Meet Your Administrator: Cindy Viveen, the new Byron Center Early Childhood Center Director...

Survey, search under way for new superintendent

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Staff and community members can weigh in on what qualities, experiences and skills they’d like to see in their next superintendent...

Thankful for parents, thankful for teachers

School 2.0 Erin Albanese

The pandemic has expanded parents’ role in education, from homework helper and field trip chaperone to full-time teacher and Zoom monitor. Educators, too, have adapted...

Help wanted: auto mechanics

Career Exploration Erin Albanese

Kent ISD and GRCC programs create a pathway to careers that can pay top technicians anywhere from $80,000 to more than $100,000 per year...

Pass the midterm, move ahead to second semester

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Despite challenges of school during a pandemic, test results were higher on average than last year in Byron Center High School’s AP Psychology class...

Young constitutional scholars view current events, politics through historical lens

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

East Grand Rapids and East Kentwood high school We the People team members have qualified for the national competition, becoming well versed in civics and critical thinking along the way...

The sky’s the limit (or is it?) for this accomplished model builder

Meet the Future Erin Albanese

Creative, innovative, imaginative … Many of today’s students are all that and more in a vast variety of interest areas. This series features students with exceptional and unusual gifts...

For MLK Day, educators discuss improving equity in education

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

A leading advocate on equity in education says Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy requires educators to dig deeper into making sure all students have what they need to thrive...

Virtual counseling office offers ‘one-stop’ services

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The site offers new ways for students to connect, on anything from academic questions to mental health issues...

Habits tie in with leadership, diversity in elementary school

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Elementary students are learning seven habits of leadership to develop independence, problem-solving skills as part of a social emotional curriculum...

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