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

Expo Connects Families to Local Resources

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Esperanza Mercado and her children now know how to get the biggest bang for their food buck at farmers markets this summer. Along with...

Nurturing a Success Mindset

All Districts Erin Albanese

Quinn Hodgman knows he has a “spark.” “It’s what’s special about you, what makes others not you,” said the Coit Creative Arts Academy fourth-grader, while...

A Boost for Bicycle Safety, with Cheers

Wyoming Erin Albanese

West Elementary School second-grader Max Troche plans to wear his brand new helmet when he rides his green and black bike this spring. "I'm excited...

Sound Engineers

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Though his rendition of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" was a bit ding-y, Lee High School senior Scott Peuler looked pleased with himself as...

‘A Great Big World Out There’

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Experiencing faraway lands is important to staff and students at Kelloggsville and Comstock Park high schools. What impact does globe-trotting have on students, and...

Funding for Tech, Training, Counseling and AP Expansion

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

On May 2, voters in the Kent ISD region will be asked to approve a 0.9 mill tax for local school districts, generating $211...

‘We Are in This Together’

All Districts Erin Albanese

A buzz spreading throughout southwest Michigan is extending to seven more counties, boosting students' ability to read by bringing books and resources into schools. For...

Revving Up Reading, Writing with Workshops

Byron Center Erin Albanese

A renaissance of reading and writing is going on at West Middle School, where teachers say students are indulging in books they love more...

‘I Just Made Them My Friends’

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese

When eighth-grader Jaden Delosh started attending the middle school right after spring break, he was happy to have Ke'Waun Blackmon show him around. "It gave...

Teaching About Climate Change: A Loaded Lesson

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Teacher Mary Lewandoski remembers a student making a firm statement while studying endangered species: "It's all because of humans." "Save that thought," Lewandoski recalled telling...

Stressed Out? We Have Just the Place for You

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

In a room at Godwin Heights High School that formerly served as the site for in-house suspension, students now come for help in the...

Students Do Battle with ‘Bots, Steampunk Style

East Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Busy 'bots, moving gears and quick-thinking pilots converged at the For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology (FIRST) Robotics district finals at East...

Growing Produce from the Ground, er, Air Up

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Discovery Elementary fifth-graders are growing up –– with leafy, green plants on their Tower Garden. Bib and gourmet lettuce, basil, rainbow chard, peppers and...

Investing in Hard Work Pays Off with Economics Award

Byron Center Erin Albanese

When it comes to understanding the stock market, there's a lot that goes into bulls and bears and highs and lows. When giving his...

Punt, Pass and Read

Caledonia Erin Albanese

Caledonia High School varsity football player Justin Heaton read Dr. Seuss' children's book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" to kindergartners at Emmons Lake Elementary. "You...

Making Stuff Work, from Robots to Silly Putty

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Sophomore Loren Aguilar laughed repeatedly while playing with Ollie, a robotic toy that seemed to have a mind of its own. It maneuvered its...

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