# Misinformation training for high schoolers has broad support

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## Reading

In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 88% of Americans said high schoolers should receive more or much more training on how to tackle misinformation online during class time.

About one in eight said high schoolers should receive less or much less training on online misinformation (13%).

## Topline

Do you think high schoolers should receive more training on how to tackle misinformation online, during class time?

88% of Americans say high schoolers should receive more training on online misinformation.

- More training: 53.5%
- Much more training: 33.5%
- Less training: 9.6%
- Much less training: 3.3%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2025-09-22 → 2025-09-29
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2025-119
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#increased-misinformation-training-for-high-schoolers](https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#increased-misinformation-training-for-high-schoolers)

## Citation

Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2025-119, fielded September 22-29, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#increased-misinformation-training-for-high-schoolers](https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#increased-misinformation-training-for-high-schoolers)