Village Voices

A member of the New Roads community reflects on the school's mission and the work to make that mission real. 

Featuring Sam Houser

Music by Mykola Odnoroh and Andrii Poradovskyi.

Production by Dan Kearney

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 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 Kearney

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 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 Kearney

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 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: Lakey

Production by Dan Kearney

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 reflect on a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.

Featuring Guadalupe, Ruru, Rio, Beatrice, Owen, Hayden, Sam, Jasper, and Carmen.

Music: Lili Downs

Production by Dan Kearney

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.

Luna Z, a junior at New Roads, discusses the challenges and rewards of being an international student.

Production by Dan Kearney

Music by Pyrosion and Keys of Moon

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.

New Roads kindergarteners and seniors gather around a microphone. Hilarity ensues. 

Production: Dan Kearney
Music: Isaiah Brody
Cover art: Juno Kapner

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.

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.

Members of the New Roads community reflect on student organizing and feminism.

Featuring Rebecca Horowitz, Harper Purcell, Sofia Rose, and Sophie Gourneau.

Production by Dan Kearney.

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.