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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.

Muslim Teacher Hopes to Plant ‘Seed of Understanding’

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

The Monday after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, Sairah Ahmed went to teach her history classes at Cedar Springs High School with a heavy...

Armed Forces Luncheon to Connect Students, Veterans

All Districts Charles Honey

A new event honoring America’smilitary will help West Michigan students appreciate what soldiers past and present have done for their country, says Katie Pennington,...

Chamber Presents Award of Honor to Rockford Public Schools

Rockford Charles Honey

Rockford is a good place to live and do business, thanks in no small part to Rockford Public Schools. So say leaders of the Rockford...

Our Schools Rally to Help Flint Residents

Kent ISD Charles Honey

Sibley Elementary students made good on their promise – in a big way -- to send bottled water to fellow students in Flint. On a...

Elementary Artists Send Creations to Brighten Seniors’ Rooms

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

The students of Coit Creative Arts Academy have found a champion for their art program in a state-champion equestrian, and senior citizens have found...

‘Everyone Struggles with Something’

Rockford Charles Honey

When it was bad, it was really bad, Jared Walejewski said. “I was so lonely,” the Rockford High School senior recalled of his depression as...

Following the Music South

Byron Center Charles Honey

High school jazzers from Byron Center and Northview are heading to swing central. The Byron Center High School Jazz Orchestra and the Northview High...

District Poet Laureate Encourages Fellow Students

Northview Charles Honey

Quinn Kirby is just back from talking to fourth-graders at North Oakview Elementary School, where she read a poem by Shel Silverstein and performed...

Learning ABCs, Confidence and Dinosaurs

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

With care and concentration, 4-year-old Lucas Wierzbicki threaded a string through the holes bordering a pink paper heart. “I’m doing real good,” Lucas boasted quietly. “You’re...

Yellow Brick Classic a K-12 ‘Family’ Effort

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

Two boys about to take the stage discussed the challenges of playing a Munchkin. “We have to talk really Munchkin-ish,” said Kaleb Harper. “Squeaky,” clarified...

Motor City Nostalgia Takes ‘Best of Show’

Rockford Student Showcase Charles Honey

Rockford High School senior Kelli LeSarge made her school proud – and won a $500 scholarship for herself – with her award-winning poster at...

High Schoolers’ Work with Kindergartners Yields ‘Remarkable Results’

Empowering Abilities Charles Honey

More than a dozen teenagers and young children sat politely in a circle on the gym floor. Then came the craziness. “Duck, duck, duck, duck...

Jump-Start for Young Hearts

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Malia Elzinga puffed and panted after several rounds of jumping rope. But the exertion was well worth it to the North Park Montessori third-grader. You...

Trevor Slot Grant Boosts Classroom Library

Northview Charles Honey

Rosie Haugen is a children's book fanatic. She readily admits this – in fact, proudly proclaims it -- as she shows off her personal...

Water Donation: ‘Anyone Can Make a Difference’

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Two students helped teacher Peggy Luebs unload three cases of bottled water from her car, each containing 40bottles she bought on special at Costco....

Kinetic Combo: Students Find Reading Cadence

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

Clark VanDop was engrossed in a book about poisonous animals called “That’s Deadly.” But while his brain was soaking up information about creepy critters,...

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