Date Approved
1-20-2026
Embargo Period
1-20-2028
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ed.D. Educational Leadership
Department
Educational Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Ane Turner Johnson, Ph.D.
Committee Member 1
Cecile H. Sam, Ph.D.
Committee Member 2
Cathy A. R. Brant, Ph.D.
Keywords
anti-bias;case study;high school;school climate;secondary school
Disciplines
Education | Educational Leadership
Abstract
Hate speech based on race, religion, culture, gender identity, and sexual orientation is prevalent in P-12 education. Hate speech is a problem in public education because it creates divisions among students and further marginalizes students from historically marginalized groups. The Anti-Defamation League’s “No Place for Hate” (NPFH) program provides a framework for schools to challenge hate and improve school climate. Given the current polarizing political climate, this study is important to understanding how program coordinators navigate the challenges of this political climate in implementing NPFH. The 18 South Jersey schools that implement NPFH serve more than 24,000 students. Yet the state serves approximately 1.4 million students, including more than 420,000 high school students. If more schools implement No Place for Hate, they must be prepared to navigate the current political climate. Otherwise, ineffective implementation will jeopardize important programming to cultivate a positive, inclusive school climate for New Jersey’s students.
Recommended Citation
Klein, Jocelyn Auerbach, "The Implementation Experiences of "No Place for Hate" Coordinators: A Qualitative Case Study" (2026). Theses and Dissertations. 3474.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/3474
