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

Proposal 1 May Be Complicated, but Has Major Implications for Schools

All Districts Charles Honey

Non-partisan analysts break down May 5 ballot issue to help guide voters

Passion for Science, Love of Discovery, Leads Student to Scholarship

Northview Charles Honey

Although his death during a 1967 Apollo 1 pre-launch simulation was a tragedy, astronaut Roger B. Chaffee inspires Camille Phaneuf. “Anything’s possible” is how the...

Love of Writing, Getting the Scoop, Sparks Student Newspaper

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

It’s deadline day at Hawk Nation. The staff of the Cedar Springs High School newspaper are hunched over computers, putting final touches on their...

‘Leader of Leaders’ is All About Creating Change

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

During her shifts as a dietary aide at St. Ann’s Home, 18-year-old Naomi Cuenca likes to chat with 97-year-old Isabel Butkiewicz. “How are you?” Naomi...

Helping Students Grow After Bullying Incidents

All Districts Charles Honey

When Tarena VanDyke was accused of bullying another student, it really hurt, she said. “I’ve never seen myself as a bully,” said the Northview High...

Anonymous Survey Seeks Info on Stressors, Health

Lowell Charles Honey

Not far below the surface of high-school life, with its tests and social pressures and family problems, lie a rash of mental-health problems: anxiety,...

Trotting the Globe Without Leaving School

Rockford Charles Honey

Students at Roguewood Elementary took a virtual trip around the world recently, sampling food and creating crafts from four countries with parents and teachers...

Read Any Good Books Lately? These Students Have

Northview Charles Honey

So you think today’s teenagers aren’t into reading? Talk to Bill Foster. He loves books – real books, made of paper and ink –...

Couple’s Generosity Honored in Renaming High School Auditorium

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

Mike and Alice Holton gave much to Cedar Springs. From the renovation of Skinner Field at the middle school and the Main Street pedestrian...

Cans of Food Become Votes for Favorite Books

Rockford Charles Honey

“Bud, Not Buddy” prevailed in the first round. “Charlotte’s Web” defeated “The One and Only Ivan.” In a shocker, “The Cat in the Hat”...

Learning, Not Time, Drives New Approach to Teaching

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

It’s easier to do well in school when you know what you need to know. At least that’s how students at Kenowa Middle School see...

Students Cap K-12 Career by Helping Others

Lowell Charles Honey

The project started with a question: How can we help sick children in the hospital? It led to a surprising answer: ChapStick. Four Lowell High...

Students and Community Raise Funds for Worthy Causes

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

Kenowa Hills High School students and district residents combined forces recently to raise more than $4,000 for community causes. The eighth annual Robert Kozminski Memorial...

State Poverty Numbers Grim, but Local Student Advocates See Signs of Hope

Kent ISD Charles Honey

Lynn Heemstra has been working to improve the lives of Grand Rapids children since 1998. As executive director of Our Community’s Children, a nonprofit...

Basketball Brings Students Together, On Court & In Classroom

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

Action was heating up under the Red Hawk Rockets’ basket. Emma Cassiday passed the ball to Sam Shepard, who seemed unsure what to do...

Instilling a Love of Books, Reading

Northview Charles Honey

Librarian Kurt Stroh hopes to instill a love of reading in his school’s students. For Exhibit A in his effort, see Maris Guppy and...

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