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

Ready or Not, Schools Start Opening Aug. 21

All Districts Erin Albanese

Got those backpacks ready? The first day of school is two weeks earlier than the traditional post-Labor Day start for many districts, and administrators are...

Student Talent + Technology Tackle Pollution Problem

Kentwood Erin Albanese

A drone buzzed over the East Kentwood Freshman campus, snapping photos to document the path of water runoff from the school building to a...

Minecraft for Geometry, Scholarships for College

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

When playing Minecraft: Education Edition in class, Southeast Kelloggsville students know what they're building: math skills. The worlds they join and build, connected via computers,...

So Long, Lunch Lady — But Not for Long

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Agnes Fischer bustled behind her serving station in the the East Kentwood Freshman Campus cafeteria. The fried chicken went fast and she grabbed another...

Got Breakfast?

All Districts Erin Albanese

Just after the morning school bell rings, West Kelloggsville Elementary School teacher Joy Howard calls up her kindergartners one-by-one to hand them breakfast. They...

Fourth-graders and Fish Tales

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

"Let's talk fish!" a Department of Natural Resources official told a group of Southeast Elementary School students, as they learned about the process of...

‘Our Diversity is Our Strength’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

At Bowen Elementary School, students come from 26 countries and that's a reason for celebration. At the second annual Parade of Nations, 100 students, clad...

Six Teachers Seek National Board Credentials

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Big names in teaching in Kent County – Michigan Teachers of the Year for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 – have joined forces to share the...

Tapping Their Potential

Caledonia Erin Albanese

Meet the League of Everyday Guys Inspiring Our Neighbors (not to be confused with the comic book-series turned-movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"). Somehow,...

‘A Lot of Wisdom and Honest Talk’

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Lazevious Steele sat snugly in a barber chair as Duane Bacchus used a razor to perfect his fade. The next day, Lazevious and other...

Friend of Students, Fighter for Justice

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

David Britten remembers standing in the lunchroom at Lee Middle/High School. He was the new middle school principal after leaving an elementary-principal post at...

Out of the Classroom and Into the Garden

Kentwood Erin Albanese

After touring the Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids Township, high school art students found peaceful places...

For Immigrant Families, ‘There’s a Lot of Fear’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Kent School Services Network coordinator Erika VanDyke wasn't sure what the turnout would be for a recent Know Your Rights event for immigrants at...

#accepted

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Senior D'Nyszha Brand was accepted into six colleges: Baker College, Ferris State University, Wayne State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Aquinas College and Western...

New District Chief Values Community, Diversity

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

The Board of Education has selected Kevin Polston, principal of Lakeshore Middle School, in Grand Haven Public Schools, as its new superintendent. The board plans...

Creating Strong Bonds, One Slushie at a Time

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

You could call Susan Eiler the pizza pixie, the slushie specialist, the candy connoisseur or the movie maven. Some students refer to her as...

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Level playing field offers connection for students of all abilities

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