Judge Allows Class Action Lawsuit Against Chicago Schools Over Hindu Rituals
Judge Allows Class Action Lawsuit Against Chicago Schools Over Hindu Rituals  
Podcast: Education in Focus
Published On: Tue Apr 30 2024
Description: A federal judge is allowing a class action lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools Board of Education over its use of the “Quiet Time” transcendental meditation program, which allegedly required student participation and incorporated Hindu rituals. Chicago Public Schools stated it ended the Quiet Time program in 2020 and that it denies any liability related to the program, which former students allege violated their constitutional rights because of the religious aspects of the program. Full story: https://www.chalkboardnews.com/issues/cultural-issues/article_5b64bd92-027f-11ef-a81f-6f4d8211a742.html