Charles Honey

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Charles Honey is editor-in-chief of SNN, and covers series and issues stories for all districts. 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. Honey 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. Read Charles' full bio

Catching students up from pandemic’s ‘unfinished learning’

School 2.0 Charles Honey

Nearly three years since the pandemic hit, teachers and administrators are pushing hard to catch students up...

Doing what he loves by teaching tech, inspiring students

Kent City Charles Honey

In his 25th year of teaching at Kent City, Jeremy Smith helps students learn high-tech skills that they share with the community through social media...

Projects continue after $22 million approval in 2019

Kent City Charles Honey

Kent City High School returns this year with newly renovated spaces for learning and performing...

Two years into pandemic, how are teachers holding up?

School 2.0 Charles Honey

From virtual instruction to student mental-health issues, three veteran teachers weigh in on how the pandemic has affected their work...

The money’s there for students’ mental-health struggles. The people aren’t

Youth Mental Health Charles Honey

Pandemic-fueled student anxiety and depression are overloading school mental-health services...

Wyoming, Kent City asking voters for tax approvals Tuesday

Multi Districts Charles Honey

Two school districts in Kent County will ask voters to help them out with tax requests in Tuesday’s election...

From classroom to lunch room, schools help Afghan students adjust

Places of Refuge Charles Honey

The recent influx of refugee students from Afghanistan has put teachers on the front lines of helping students adjust academically and recover from trauma...

A gifted student shapes his dreams from clay and a trumpet

Your Dream is Our Dream Charles Honey

Students share their dreams and how schools help build them...

McCarthy takes on superintendent’s post, without the ‘interim’

Thornapple Kellogg Charles Honey

The Board president called him a great listener and communicator who makes level-headed decisions with a sense of calm and control...

Halfway through the year, educators navigate pandemic challenges

All Districts Charles Honey

As COVID-19 cases surge, educators focus on keeping things afloat while hoping stormy seas turn into smoother waters...

After more than 50 years, Shibler closes door on ‘incredible career’

Rockford Charles Honey

By far Kent County’s longest-serving superintendent, Michael Shibler retires Dec. 31 after 32 ½ years leading Rockford Public Schools...

In a contentious time, students extend ‘grace and courtesy’

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

The ethos stands out as a refreshing example of how students can get along when many adults seemingly cannot...

Mosaic Film Experience’s 10th anniversary event to award student filmmakers

State of the Arts Charles Honey

City High School graduate Mariah Barrera will speak at the 10th anniversary celebration of The Mosaic Film Experience on Wednesday, Nov. 3...

District leaders: equalized state funding historic step toward equity

Multi Districts Charles Honey

A $17 billion school spending plan for the first time equalizes per-pupil funding for all schools in Michigan – a prime goal of Proposal A more than 25 years ago...

Unearthing history: former principal collects artifacts from old Central High School

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Yearbooks, photos and other artifacts dating as far back as the 19th century have been collected from the former Central High School, now Innovation Central...

Hurray, it’s back-to-school! Now what?

School 2.0 Charles Honey

Educators and students across Kent County are excited by the return to in-person learning but face uncertainties around masking and the resurgent virus...

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