Press Releases
Information on Reboot research, reports, and resources.
New Research Shows Simple Activities Can Improve Critical Thinking Skills
New research, funded by the Reboot Foundation, found that small amounts of critical thinking practice, employing short activities with basic analogies and multiple choice quizzes, allow the fast and efficient teaching of critical thinking skills.
New Research From Reboot Identifies Strategies to Fight COVID Misinformation
A new research paper, funded in part by the Reboot Foundation, outlines effective strategies for combating misinformation and disinformation campaigns, particularly around the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Study Links Social Media Usage to Poor News Judgment
New research from the Reboot Foundation finds that the more people are on social media the worse their news judgment, and there are stark differences between older and younger users when it comes to falling for “clickbait” headlines.
Survey: Americans Don’t Listen to Alternative Perspectives
Our survey, State of Critical Thinking 2020, found that participants don’t generally seek out alternative views, though critical thinking education is valued.
A Third of the Public Believes in COVID-19 Myths
Misinformation can be dangerous even during times of relative calm, but during a health crisis like the current pandemic the stakes are much higher.
New Study Shows Power of Pencil and Paper
While school closures due to COVID-19 push more and more students online, a new study provides an important reminder of the benefits of an old tool: pencil and paper.