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Charles Honey is and editor, helping to develop series and issues stories for all districts. He is also producer of the SNN podcast, "Study Hall." As a reporter for The Grand Rapids Press/MLive from 1985 to 2009, his beats included Grand Rapids Public Schools, local colleges and education issues. He served as editor of The Press’ award-winning Religion section for 15 years and its columnist for 20. His freelance articles have appeared in Christianity Today, Religion News Service and Faith & Leadership magazine.

State Supe: Measure Student Growth, Proficiency

Northview Charles Honey

When it comes to measuring student achievement, the measuring stick should be all about individual growth. So said state Superintendent Brian Whiston in a...

Students Contemplate Gun Violence Through Art Exhibit

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

After spending a morning touring an art exhibit on the devastating effects of gun violence, Shamari Echols succinctly summed up his takeaway: “To know...

‘It is what I was meant to do. These are my kids.’

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Whitley Morse greets her first-hour Monday history class with smiles at the door – “I love your glasses!” – then with a chat-around about...

Aspiring Aerospace Engineer Honored with Scholarship

Rockford Charles Honey

Stefan Neal Johnson has been interested in outer space ever since he would go camping as a young boy, and look up. “You see all...

First Concert in Performing Arts Series Ushers in $25k Grant

Rockford Charles Honey

A newly established performing arts series for Rockford music students held its first concert on May 5, featuring father and son classical virtuosos Rich...

Kenowa Vote Passes, Sparta and Grandville Also Approved

Grandville Charles Honey

Tuesday’s voter approval of a $55.24 million bond issue meant a lot to Ross Willick, not just as a principal but as the parent...

State of the Schools: Sustain, Partner, Persevere

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Throughout her recent State of the Schools speech, Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal repeatedly referred to “the GRPS way.” And she repeatedly made it clear...

‘A Model Program’ Says State Supe

Empowering Abilities Charles Honey

About halfway through a tour of Northview High School and its Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program, junior Bozena Sneller asked state Superintendent Brian...

‘If It Saves One Person’s Life’

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

Evan Kobayashi was an excellent student, a talented baseball player and a considerate classmate. The high school student was “a humble, fun-loving, gentle soul,”...

District Hosts Two Finalists for Top State Teacher

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

To both be among the top four finalists for MichiganTeacher of the Year, as fellow teachers in the district, was surprising enough for Delia...

$1 Million Grant Engaging Teachers, Learners, Devices

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Students and teachers at Burton Elementary School have gotten a big boost in technology-aided learning, thanks to a $1 million grant of high-tech hardware...

Will the Third Time Be the Charm?

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

Stephanie Lapinski knows Central Elementary School well, and not just because her children, Madeline and Nickolas, go to school there. She volunteers weekly in...

Band to March in National Macy’s Parade

Rockford Charles Honey

Long after the shrieks of surprise and sprays of confetti, the fact remains like a shining trumpet solo: The high school marching band is...

No Objections to Mock Trial

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Students from Gerald R. Ford Academic Center got a close-up look at criminal law, courtesy of the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Eighth-graders took...

Helping Teen Parents ‘Go As Far As They Want to Go’

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

It had been a week since Robert Brant met with Shelley Bauer, a teen parent educator, and he had big news. He could now begin visiting...

Robots Take Over Schools for State, World Qualifiers

East Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Four Kenowa Hills students surrounded a box of wires, wheels and pulleys they called Judy, making last-minute adjustments. They had spent six weeks putting...

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