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He was a journalist covering education. What he saw made him switch professions

Cameron Fields was a Cleveland-based reporter who did a deep dive into elementary schools. Now he's leaving journalism behind to pursue a career as a teacher.

After covering education as an outsider, one journalist has been inspired to make a difference from the inside.

Who is he? Cameron Fields was a Cleveland-based reporter, originally focused on writing about sports before transitioning into community journalism. That eventually led him to work on a project called Cleveland's Promise.

  • The project focused on telling the stories of young students, including their struggles, triumphs, and everything in between.

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