It is more and more apparent that it is hard to tell the difference between real and fake news. If teachers flunk tests about it, how can they teach their students to understand what's what? Fake and real news items are thrown at us daily, on tv, on the internet, on the streets of our cities; everywhere we look and even when we don't think we're looking.

What is the news? -- The many forms of news -- Facts and fiction -- 21st century challenge: recognizing the real -- Staying ahead of the game.