In an age of online tribalism, it is more vital than ever to distinguish fact from fiction, tropes from truth, coincidence from cause, reporting from opinion, and perspective from proof. 

That's challenging for adults let alone our youngest digital natives! Kristin Ward (parentingplace.nz) discusses some principles, boundaries and methods that parents can consider.

As Art History is erased as a standalone secondary school subject, Peter Crothall from Chrysallis Seed says it is hugely important for developing critical thinking and humanities in a commerce and tech-focused world;

And Free Speech Union CEO Jillaine Heather highlights the petition to protect free speech in the Human Rights Act, and a report on local council candidates: https://www.fsu.nz/blog/local-government-council-candidates-report

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