Beyond Borders

Members of the New Roads community reflect on those computers in our pockets.Featuring Caroline, Callaway, Andrew, Zara, and JennyMusic by InfractionProduction by Dan KearneyIn an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

A member of the New Roads community reflects on the school's mission and the work to make that mission real. Featuring Sam HouserMusic by Mykola Odnoroh and Andrii Poradovskyi.Production by Dan KearneyIn an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

Members of the New Roads community talk about elementary school.Featuring Seneca Huisking, Seema Vora Kamath, Haley De La Rosa, Jackson Hoffman, and Damon Turner.Music by Mykola Odnoroh and Andrii Poradovskyi.Production by Dan KearneyIn an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

Members of the New Roads community talk about student journalism.Featuring Katie Contreras Hernandez, Larry Friedman, Henry Hornsby, Layla Kolahi, Ruru Chonzi, and Jonas Denney.Music by New Roads alum Isiah Brody and New Roads teacher Ruben Ramos.Production by Dan KearneyIn an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

Members of the New Roads community talk about a very special high school program. Featuring Jarred, Baker, David, and Navah. Production by Dan Kearney. Music by Ruben Ramos.In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

Members of the New Roads community talk about moving on.Featuring Tim, Danielle, Kenya, Sabrina, and Dan V.Music: LakeyProduction by Dan KearneyIn an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

Members of the New Roads community reflect on a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.Featuring Guadalupe, Ruru, Rio, Beatrice, Owen, Hayden, Sam, Jasper, and Carmen.Music: Lili DownsProduction by Dan KearneyIn an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

Luna Z, a junior at New Roads, discusses the challenges and rewards of being an international student.Production by Dan KearneyMusic by Pyrosion and Keys of MoonIn an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

New Roads kindergarteners and seniors gather around a microphone. Hilarity ensues. Production: Dan KearneyMusic: Isaiah BrodyCover art: Juno KapnerIn an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

Member of the New Roads community respond to the LA fires.In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.