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

Third-grader collects winter clothes, blankets to help those in need

Byron Center Erin Albanese

(Photo by Dianne Caroll Burdick) Brown Elementary third-grader Jojo Gurd has worked to collect winter clothes and other items to help people experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids...

GRCC offering four class formats, waiving fees

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

GRCC is waiving online class fees for the upcoming winter 2021 semester, which begins Jan. 11...

Parents, students warned about online threats

All Districts Erin Albanese

Students should notify adults if they encounter a situation or if they have shared photos online...

Districts offer food distribution events during winter break

All Districts Erin Albanese

For more information about food resources in the area, call United Way 211...

Pivoting from caretaker to virus tracker

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Before Wyoming Public Schools switched to fully remote learning, registered nurse Amy Kamphuis spent the majority of her days tracking COVID-19 data to keep up with positive cases and students and staff who are quarantined...

In light of district’s growing diversity, staff works to educate, celebrate

Byron Center Erin Albanese

A Byron Center committee has built momentum during a time when divisiveness has gripped headlines nationally...

Mentorship program creates district-wide support system

Kentwood Erin Albanese

A 20+-year-old program that pairs longtime teachers with those new to the district is proving helpful in a time when everyone feels like a newbie...

Vaccine trial participant: ‘I really want to get back to normal’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Orchestra teacher and cellist Eric Hudson longs for the days when he can direct student musicians in concerts and tours and play in his own ensemble once again. To help speed that process along, he is participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial...

GRCC helping frontline workers apply for free tuition program

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The deadline for the state’s Futures for Frontliners program is Dec. 31...

GRCC participates in study around product that could slow COVID spread

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The inhaled mist device, developed by a FHPS and GRCC grad, could prove useful in schools...

Registration open for MiCareerQuest

All Districts Erin Albanese

Educators can register their students for spring’s MiCareerQuest, an annual opportunity for tens of thousands of students to learn more about the wealth of careers within West Michigan’s high-demand industries...

Many districts had shifted gears prior to statewide high school closure

All Districts Erin Albanese

Under new order, colleges and high schools must close for in-person learning through Dec. 8. Kindergarten through eighth-grade can continue in person...

Babysitting an apple

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Ninth-graders wrote apple adventures during the weeklong “35 Ways to Babysit an Apple” project in English teacher Jeremy Schnotala’s class. The writing project inspires creative narratives and lots of drama...

Class of 2021 has ‘test-optional’ choice when applying for college

Issues in Education Erin Albanese

Most schools in the state of Michigan have become SAT/ACT-optional for the Class of 2021 for admission purposes. There are, however, pros and cons for students...

Superintendent announces retirement after 33 years serving Kentwood community

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Superintendent Michael Zoerhoff this week announced he will retire at the end of the school year, June 30...

Students express daily thank-yous to their teachers

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Who will be chosen next week?

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