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

Dashboard tracks COVID-19 cases in Kent County Schools

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Parents and community members now have a new tool to use in tracking COVID-19 cases in Kent County schools and districts...

Better-than-expected K-12 budget brings relief, unknowns remain

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

State legislators approved a flat per-pupil foundation grant and a one-time increase of $65 per pupil following tumultuous months of uncertainty...

Plotting for a plot

Byron Center Erin Albanese

Students’ hand-drawn maps are meant for the safekeeping of memories and to spur ideas for when they write personal narratives...

‘I want it to look happy’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

With help from generous donors, elementary teachers worked to make welcoming, kid-friendly space while following the rules of social distancing and sanitation...

Charts indicate when students should go to school, stay home

All Districts Erin Albanese

The Kent County Health Department has created flow charts for students and staff to reference if they have symptoms that are concerning for COVID-19...

Essential workers can attend GRCC free

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

They spent the two months of the stay-at-home order working in hospitals, grocery stores and public safety. Now they will be able to attend Grand Rapids Community College for free...

District welcomes new administrators, ready to ‘lead through uncharted waters’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

New administrators share their thoughts on starting their posts during a pandemic...

‘A positive in a time that’s somewhat negative’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

The new two-story Wyoming High School building opened to 10th- through 12th-graders, who were happy to settle into their new digs for the first week of in-person classes...

Rockford company supports GRCC program, provides boots

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Rockford-based footwear company Wolverine is joining forces with the band Metallica to support GRCC students with funds for a workforce training program...

Districts ponder how to keep students learning, engaged

School 2.0 Erin Albanese

Teachers are challenged to keep their style of instruction intact with students who are socially distanced and, often, not in the building at all...

Students return to classrooms for first time since March

Byron Center Erin Albanese

'It’s a little different, and a little strange. ... but it seems like it’s going to be fine'...

Inspired by a young girl’s thoughts

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Cora Hovernale won a $200 prize in the art category in a contest hosted by the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills...

Staff, students join forces to combat food insecurity

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Staff members have noticed an uptick in student need since the beginning of the pandemic, and are working hard to make sure students are fed...

Marching on

State of the Arts Erin Albanese

The plan is to continue regular rehearsals and to host a number of community events, to be determined...

GRCC offering remote, in-person and hybrid classes

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Faculty and staff are welcoming students back Aug. 31 using four different styles of instruction to meet varying needs while using strict safety measures...

Wyoming to start school with two weeks remote, shift to in-person option

School 2.0 Erin Albanese

Superintendent Craig Hoekstra said the district is expecting about 55 percent of students to return in person and the remainder to stay remote on WPS Virtual...

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