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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.

Teaching, Technology and Time Help Iraqi Student Learn American-Style

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey
It’s notoriously difficult for a student to adjust to a new school in the middle of the year. For a student from Iraq who...

Wanted: Substitute Teachers. Lots of Them

All Districts Charles Honey
On the next-to-last day of school, all of North Godwin Elementary School’s teachers were present except for one, the physical-education teacher. Ella Moran, a...

Teacher Ties Lessons Together with Students’ Neckwear Choices

Cedar Springs Charles Honey
Of the dozens of ties hanging on his teacher’s bulletin board, Kamden Klaasen picked out one with special meaning for him: the one showing...

‘Mr. P’ Closes Door on 40 Years of ‘Doing What’s Right for Kids’

Northview Charles Honey
It’s near the end of a math lesson at Grand Rapids’ Burr Oak Elementary, and first-year teacher Mike Paskewicz is upset. He’s just gotten...

When Words Don’t Make Sense, Magic Pens Can Help

All Districts Charles Honey
Jenny Green feels she can do well in her English classes – as long as she gets a little help with the reading part. “When...

Knitting Calms Students’ Emotions, Exercises Their Brains

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey
Three boys sat in a school hallway, concentrating on the task literally at hand: knitting. “Once you get it down, you can focus on it,”...

Big-Name Musicians Will Teach, Perform, Thanks to $25,000 Grant

Rockford Charles Honey
World-class musicians will work with Rockford High School student musicians -- and give public performances -- under a $25,000 grant awarded by the Rockford...

Fleeing from Civil War in Africa, Family Finds Peace and Caring Community in Cedar Springs

Cedar Springs Charles Honey
In war-ravaged Somalia, Max and Maryan’s children did not go out to play. Quite the opposite: They told their young ones to stay inside,...

Former Student Honors Art Teacher for Encouraging His Dreams

Northview Charles Honey
It had been nearly 30 years since Ruth Bitting taught art at Northview High School. Now here she was back there, surrounded by student...

Great Teachers Make a Lasting Difference, Studies Show

Kent ISD Charles Honey
The old adage that having one great teacher can make a big difference in a student’s life is true, research shows – especially for...

With Love and High Expectations, Top Teachers Nurture Good Students

Grand Rapids Charles Honey
The boy was not having a good day. A new student in Vicki Boase’s second-grade classroom, Ja’Quon sat scowling in his seat while other...

Filling Empty Bowls with Care

Rockford Charles Honey
“Ta-da!” It’s Ella Leslie speaking, as she proudly shows her painted bowl to a visitor at Crestwood Elementary School. “That’s the sunset, that’s a bunny,”...

Student TV Broadcasters Take Top Honors in Michigan

Rockford Student Showcase Charles Honey
An impressive mix of news stories, current events features and public service recently earned the Rockford High School video production program top honors from...

Schools to Lawmakers: Hands Off K-12 Funding

Kent ISD Charles Honey
Christie Ramsey is disappointed Proposal 1 did not pass. But whatever lawmakers do now, she said, they had better not touch her children’s schools. “At...

While Others Took Tests, They Tested Out Possible Jobs

Lowell Charles Honey
After taking a tour of Atomic Object, a software development firm run by smart young techies, Gina Ricards knew what kind of place where...

Grateful Grads Get Jump on College, Cut Costs

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey
On their way to earning tuition-free associate degrees at Davenport University, 14 Kenowa Hills High School students found an unexpected source of support: each...
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