Charles Honey

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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.

From High School Reporter to National Correspondent

Northview Charles Honey

When John Eligon wrote for the Northview High School newspaper, he dreamed of reporting on the Olympics while having fun interviewing classmates. But as...

The Sweet Spot of STRIVE

Rockford Charles Honey

Denae Gillean and Jennifer Olson have a nice and easy relationship, the kind that comes from swapping weekly text messages and picking up roadside...

Spirit of the Season: Students Give to Aid Refugees

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

She may only be in seventh grade, but Zoe Paskewicz is well aware of what’s going on in the world. Scenes of refugees fleeing...

Extending Helping Hands, with Mittens

Northview Charles Honey

The students and parents of North Oakview Elementary helped out 15 school families who needed a little something extra this year. Through an annual...

Housing + School + Healthcare, All in One Place

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Carmen Fernandez warmly remembers growing up in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood in Southwest Grand Rapids. Families of different races, ethnicities and languages got along,...

‘We All Have Love to Give’

Rockford Charles Honey

Peyton Bradford has his eyes on another Connect Four victory as he drops a red checker into the yellow grid. Aaron Christensen, his adult...

Students Learn About Smart Money Straight from the Expert

Northview Charles Honey

To talk about wise use of finances in a classroom may be helpful, but there’s nothing like hearing it directly from a national expert....

Church Donation Bolsters Student Health and Safety Programs

Rockford Charles Honey

Two programs providing social and emotional support for students got a major boost recently, thanks to a $45,000 donation from Bridgeway Community Church. The non-denominational...

A History Lesson Taught with a Song

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

Dozens of students sat scrunched in a hallway as Jason Hammond sang them a history lesson. “With a load of iron ore twenty-six thousand tons...

Students Find Their Voice to ‘Restore the Roar’

Northview Charles Honey

It’s D-day for the return of The Roar, and its student staffers are raring to go. After a 10-year hiatus, the Northview High School student...

Easing Fears and Teaching Respect

All Districts Charles Honey

For many students, the election of Donald Trump as president provoked fear and uncertainty, especially in schools with large immigrant and Muslim populations. For...

Letting Go to Let Students Lead

Rockford Charles Honey

Last year’s soccer tournament was fun, so fifth-grader Will McKanna wanted to have another one. But when he asked Principal Bob Siegel when it...

‘Thanks for Protecting Us’

Comstock Park Charles Honey

Students learned about sacrifice and service when schools throughout Kent County honored servicemen and women with special ceremonies on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Students...

All See a Cat, All Get a Book

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

How many ways are there to see a cat? All first-graders in the district got to find out after they each received one thanks to...

‘You Start with Knowing That It’s Yours’

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

As they stepped onto a platform and gazed upon Lake Michigan, a group of fifth-graders let loose a torrent of wonder. “So pretty!” “Oh my...

Beyond Bitter Election, Students Affirm Culture of Caring

Northview Charles Honey

Being a Trump or Hillary supporter is one thing; being a Northview Wildcat is quite another. Student leaders at Northview High School have made that...

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