No Place for Hate®
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020-2021
DESIGNATED NO PLACE FOR HATE® SCHOOLS!
Amelia Earhart Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Chaminade College Preparatory School
Frank Augustus Miller Middle School
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Mark Twain Elementary School
Martin Luther King High School
Multicultural Learning Center
Robinson Elementary School
Tómas Rivera Elementary School
William Howard Taft Elementary School
Woodcrest Elementary School
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WHAT IS NO PLACE FOR HATE®?
ADL’s No Place for Hate® initiative provides K-12 schools with a proactive and student-centered framework to fight hate and build inclusive and safe communities in which respect and equity are the goals, and where all students can thrive. Schools who register for No Place for Hate® partner with ADL and implement a minimum of three school-wide activities that empower students, faculty, administration, and family members to take a stand against bias and bullying by incorporating new and existing programs under one powerful message.
STEPS TO BECOME A NO PLACE FOR HATE® SCHOOL:
- Register. Complete the online readiness questionnaire and registration application.
- Form a committee. This student-led coalition is responsible for identifying bias and bullying issues at school, developing measurable goals to address these issues, and coordinating and overseeing the implementation of anti-bias and diversity activities throughout the year. Recommended training for committee members can include, but is not limited to, ADL’s anti-bias and allyship workshops.
- Sign the Pledge. All members of the school community will make a commitment each year by signing the No Place For Hate® Pledge.
- Implement three school-wide activities. Every student must have an opportunity to participate in three activities that address bias and bullying and promote diversity and inclusion through discussion, reflection, and action. Activities must follow ADL requirements and be pre-approved by ADL staff prior to implementation.
- Earn No Place For Hate® designation. Upon completion of requirements and submitting all documentation, schools will receive their annual No Place For Hate® banner.
WHAT CAN NO PLACE FOR HATE® DO FOR SCHOOL COMMUNITIES?
- Build understanding of the value and benefits of diversity [by exploring the basic terms/concepts related to diversity, prejudice, and discrimination]
- Improve intergroup relations [by increasing understanding of different perspectives and the potential for one’s perspective to influence thinking and behavior]
- Encourage personal responsibility in the promotion of justice and equity [by developing and putting into practice, skills to be an effective ally]
- Promote a positive school climate
INTERESTED IN MAKING YOUR SCHOOL NO PLACE FOR HATE®?
Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is closed.
We are happy to help schools plan for successful implementation in the 2022-2023 school year. To learn more, please email laeducation@adl.org and review the list of Questions to Consider.
PLANNING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF NO PLACE FOR HATE®
Based on the outcome of a Readiness Assessment and the analysis of existing pre-climate survey results, ADL provides a customized No Place for Hate® framework, with recommendations that address the needs and goals of the school.
ADL’s anti-bias and allyship workshops help to provide a foundation for the implementation of No Place For Hate®. Although not required, training assists educators and students in understanding and challenging bias and building ally behaviors. Provided through ADL’s A World of Difference® Institute, customized and interactive training to students, administrators, teachers, and staff equip them to foster an inclusive school climate. All training programs are interactive and utilize a variety of training modalities, including small and large group discussions, case studies, video presentations and collaborative problem-solving. Each agenda is customized to meet the specific needs of the school and informed by data gathered through assessment.
NO PLACE FOR HATE® ACTIVITIES
Taking place throughout the school year, the goal of these activities is to challenge all students to think critically, instill a sense of empathy, and empower students to act as allies for one another. Activities must focus on inclusivity and community-building, involve all students in active learning and discussion. As a student-centered framework, students are integral to the planning and implementation of each No Place For Hate® activity.
ADL staff provide Site-based No Place For Hate® Coordinators with an Orientation, as well as consultation and support throughout the school year. Coordinators also have access to ADL’s activity library.
Resources and forms can be located here and include:
- Coordinator Handbook and Resource Guide
- Implementation Checklist
- Online Activity Library
- Pledge and Committee form
- Activity Approval Form
- Activity Fulfillment Form
EVALUATION and DESIGNATION
Upon completion of school wide activities a Post-Climate Survey is conducted and schools receive designation as No Place For Hate®. Schools receive a larger banner at the end of the year to be prominently displayed and encouraged to celebrate their commitment to creating a safe and inclusive school community by organizing a banner ceremony at their school, a school board meeting, or as a collaborative community event.
NO PLACE FOR HATE® REGISTRATION COST
Participating schools pay a $500 registration fee.