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.

New Rockford Head Loves Students, Sports and Laughter

Rockford Charles Honey

Name: Mike Westgate School: Cannonsburg Elementary, Rockford Public Schools What are your first priorities as principal? To build relationships with staff, students and the families of...

‘Lost Boy’ from Sudan Inspires Teachers, Offers Hope in Midst of Tragedy

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

Deng Jongkuch spoke of the horrors he survived, and the children he later helped, as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. But his...

Shibler: Stronger Security System is ‘the Right Thing to Do’

Rockford Charles Honey

If you come to a Rockford Public School with bad intent – or carrying a gun – staff won't let you in. Superintendent Michael Shibler...

Back to School Already? Get Ready!

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Among the thousands of parents and students who descended on John Ball Park recently were Alicia Allen and her daughter, Laticia. They came to...

Learning Center Helps Students Keep School Skills Fresh over Summer

Rockford Charles Honey

Nora Yarrington held Cheyenne on her lap, as the 5-year-old slowly traced over the number zero with her finger on a tablet computer. “For her...

From Baby Scholars to Early-college Learners, Successfest Celebrates Education

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

It was called Successfest, and it sure felt that way to the mothers who took the stage with their preschool children. They were the most...

Mischievous Monkeys Aside, Costa Rica Trip Enriches Students’ Spanish Skills

Rockford Charles Honey

A monkey stole Evan Hoyle’s juice box and leafcutter ants bit Melanie McBain’s feet. Other than that, Costa Rica was wonderful. So say the North...

SNN Series Shows Team Approach Can Help Students Overcome Poverty

Kent ISD Charles Honey

I knew there was poverty up there in northern Kent County, but I didn’t know it felt this cold. Flossie Bliss sat in a plastic...

East Kentwood Teacher Named Among Nation’s Best in Science and Math

Kentwood Charles Honey

East Kentwood High School math teacher Luke Wilcox is one of only 108 math and science teachers in the U.S. selected to receive the...

Statewide Group Honors Special-Education Leader

Northview Charles Honey

Dan Heitzman, director of special education for Northview Public Schools, recently received statewide recognition for his service and leadership. Heitzman was awarded the Patricia...

Kenowa Hills Aims to Try Again for Bond Issue, but Scaled Down

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey

Kenowa Hills Public Schools officials plan to ask voters again to fund school improvements, but this time with a scaled-down request. District voters will be...

Neal: It’s Time to ‘Take This on Home’ for Grand Rapids Students

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Editor’s note: This is the second part of our interview with Teresa Weatherall Neal, superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Here, Neal looks ahead...

GRPS Superintendent Sees Vision of Greatness Coming into View

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Editor’s note: As the 2014-15 school year is about to conclude, School News Network invited Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal to reflect on the state...

New School-Based Health Clinic Serves Cedar Springs Students

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

Cedar Springs has long been an area under-served for students’ medical and dental needs. No more. The Cedar Springs School Health Center opened this spring...

His Twin Tasks: Teaching Students and Serving Teachers

Northview Charles Honey

Even after 45 years of teaching, graduation is still an emotional night for Mike Anderson. At Northview High’s commencement, Anderson stood center stage at Sunshine...

After 31 Years of Teaching, It’s Tough to Walk Away

Lowell Charles Honey

Mike Fillman has said goodbye to his last class of fifth-graders, but he will carry their names and faces with him wherever he goes. Their...

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