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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.

For Special Needs Children, Research Shows Early Intervention Works

Empowering Abilities Charles Honey

One morning at his daughter’s school, Tom Walla watched contentedly as 3-year-old Libby pasted leaves onto a wreath with help from a teacher, then...

Energy-Efficiency Requires Constant Vigilance

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

On a frigid, snowy afternoon at Sibley Elementary School, students were bathed in light and perfectly warm as they worked. In a computer lab/library, natural...

Longtime Bus Driver Promises to Keep In Touch

Rockford Charles Honey

Laura Suprenant drove Rockford students to and from school for 10 years. So after retiring from Rockford Public Schools in December, she thought it...

Closing the Word Gap

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

When a home visitor from school told Jessie Kent that she could read books to her son Michael, she had her doubts. How could...

You Be the Judge

Northview Charles Honey

Six fourth-graders jotted down notes as they debated the merits of “Echo,” a novel by Pam Munoz Ryan about three children mysteriously linked by...

Inheriting the Fourth Estate

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

They don’t read newspapers much, but they’re really into spreading the news. That pretty much sums up the staffers of Knightly News, a new online...

Students Speak Out About Mental Health

Grandville Charles Honey

For students battling anxiety and depression, sometimes the greatest stress comes from seeking success. In today’s culture of high-stakes testing, high-cost college and all-everything excellence,...

Making Spirits Bright

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

“Santa Claus is coming to town!” the carolers sang as they strolled through Cedar Springs Mobile Estates Friday afternoon. But when Dominick Oliver stepped...

Everybody Wins at Cupcake Wars

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Grand Rapids sixth-graders went to war with weapons of frosting and yummy cake, but the winners were children in need at Christmas. Cupcake Wars 2015...

Headed to College? What You Must Know

Kent ISD Charles Honey

College costs and career options being what they are, students heading toward higher education would do well to keep a few basics in mind....

Seeds of Renewal: Turning Empty Lot into Nature’s Classroom

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

First-graders lined up next to an open field, clutching pieces of paper bearing Indian grass seed. The big moment had arrived. “Now blow!” Alison Googins...

New Administrators ‘All About Being a Team’

Northview Charles Honey

Two new administrators hired to replace an official charged with embezzlement say they will work to improve employee relations while providing comprehensive services. Betty Nelson...

A Night Full of Food, Fun and Learning

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

Susan Reed came to Alpine Elementary for a night of fun activities with her children. She came home with two hats and two sweaters...

‘To Learn, They Have to Feel Safe’

Kent ISD Charles Honey

When a student walks in Sarah Gammans' office and closes the door, it's always possible she might have to ask the question. Do you have...

Why Are Kids Hurting & What Can We Do?

Kent ISD Charles Honey

While school counselors do their best to help students struggling with mental-health problems, some need more intensive professional help. Lately, agencies providing that help...

Trotting the Globe One Classroom at a Time

Rockford Charles Honey

It was only one day, but these kids traveled all over the world. They went to Russia, South Africa, Lithuania and Denmark, sampling their foods,...

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