Question

review the sixth paragraph.
does this mean that schools should require their students to practice mindfulness—and that the government should help pay for it? that depends on whom you ask. skeptics, pointing to a lack of research linking mindfulness practice with improved test scores, say its not a good idea to pour resources into mindfulness training. the recent uptick in school - based mindfulness programs, they warn, is nothing more than a trendy flash in the pan. other critics note that mindfulness meditation is derived from buddhist religious traditions. since its a violation of the first amendment for schools to promote religious practices, they argue, teaching meditation should be forbidden in public schools. mindfulness supporters think otherwise. they insist that the training is a secular, inexpensive, and effective way to improve school performance, as well as quality of life for stressed students.
based on the text, which two criticisms have been raised about mindfulness meditation in public schools?
it puts students under additional stress.
there is no evidence that it improves test scores.
it is a religious practice.

Explanation:

The text mentions two criticisms. First, skeptics point out a lack of research linking mindfulness practice with improved test scores. Second, other critics note that mindfulness meditation is derived from Buddhist religious traditions and that teaching it in public schools violates the First Amendment as schools should not promote religious practices.

Answer:

There is no evidence that it improves test scores.
It is a religious practice.