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Chicago Schools Settle $2.6M Lawsuit Over Meditation Program

5/13/2025

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The Chicago Board of Education and the David Lynch Foundation have reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the "Quiet Time" meditation program, accused of coercing students into Hindu practices. Plaintiffs reported feeling pressured and misinformed about the program's religious nature. As part of the $2.6 million settlement, over 700 impacted students will receive compensation.

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Story summary

The Chicago Board of Education and the David Lynch Foundation have reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the "Quiet Time" meditation program, accused of coercing students into Hindu practices. Plaintiffs reported feeling pressured and misinformed about the program's religious nature. As part of the $2.6 million settlement, over 700 impacted students will receive compensation.