For
It helps students focus and manage stress.
Against
It takes time away from academic subjects and may conflict with beliefs.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“The one minute mindfulness for silence and focus is what I wanted to throw out there.”
“I teach high school and I’ve gotten positive feedback from students about these techniques.”
“I think many people equate meditation to a religious practice so I say NO.”
“30 6th grade middle schoolers doing it ever single day made more problems than solved.”