Check out our students’ stories below. Plus, order a copy of Perspectives Magazine 2026 to see their articles in print!

Students from Detroit and Metro Detroit attended our 2026 Journalism Camp at Wayne State University. Throughout the two-week program, they were mentored by over 30 professional journalists from local and national news outlets. Each day featured lessons led by coaches on topics such as AP Style, story structure, race and social justice reporting, food reporting, community reporting and much more. Students applied what they learned through hands-on activities, including practice in interviewing and video production. A highlight of the camp was a field trip to The Detroit Free Press, where columnist M.L. Elrick discussed investigative journalism and David Rodriguez Muñoz led a session on photojournalism.

This year, we collaborated with Planet Detroit on stories focused on the environment, health, social justice and community news. Each student researched, wrote, edited and photographed a story on one of these topics. They also worked with an Editing Coach who helped hone their work. Check out their articles in Perspectives Magazine and planetdetroit.org. Note: Stories will be published on a rolling basis through September.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors that made this camp possible: Planet Detroit, Wayne State University Journalism Institute for Media Diversity, The Kresge Foundation, Four Friends Foundation, Automotive Press Association, El Central Hispanic News, All Access Tags and Coaching Detroit Forward donors.

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Formerly incarcerated Detroiters and food professionals examine how nutrition, food access and education intersect with health, rehabilitation and reentry.

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When Student-Athletes Are Pressured to Play a Sport

A student’s environment, parents and coaches can make them love their sport — or want to quit.

Stephanie SteinbergAugust 29, 2026Sports

Phones in Schools: Friend or Foe?

Michigan banned phones in schools. One former educator wants to change how we talk about phone bans.

Stephanie SteinbergAugust 29, 2026Education

A Tough Call for Students: Concerns Grow With Michigan’s Upcoming School Cellphone Ban

Students worry how to reach parents in emergencies and question how schools will enforce the ban.

Stephanie SteinbergAugust 29, 2026Education

Living in Fear: How Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Southwest Detroit Students and Families

Twin 18-year-old sisters from Southwest Detroit are safe at home after being detained by ICE, but fear is growing among immigrant students.

Stephanie SteinbergAugust 25, 2026Community News

Lions, Tigers and More Than Students Can Bear: An Inside Look on the College Application Process

As the college application season intensifies, Detroit area teenagers face burnout, fatigue and emotional exhaustion.

Stephanie SteinbergAugust 25, 2026Education

Stories from our 2026 Journalism Camp

Check out our students’ stories below. Plus, order a copy of Perspectives Magazine 2026 to see their articles in print!

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