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New Designs Charter School is proud to host Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Ghana’s former minister for education and founder of New Designs Charter Schools, as the special guest of honor and keynote speaker at its 2025 commencement ceremony. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) auditorium.
A visionary educator and trailblazing political leader, Dr. Adutwum’s return to the institution he founded is both an inspiration and a testament to the power of education to transform lives across borders. Born to farmers in the small town of Jachie in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, he rose to become one of the most influential voices in global education reform.
Before entering politics, Dr. Adutwum made a lasting impact as a mathematics and IT teacher at Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles. He later founded New Designs Charter Schools to create innovative, student-centered learning environments. As Ghana’s minister for education, he championed key reforms, including:
- Construction of STEM-focused junior and senior high school
- Implementation of Ghana’s Free Senior High School policy
- Technical and vocational education reforms
- Scholarships for engineering and medical students from underserved communities
“We are deeply honored to welcome Dr. Adutwum back to New Designs as our 2025 commencement speaker,” said Edward Frimpong, director of human resources. “His journey from humble beginnings to global leadership exemplifies the spirit of perseverance, innovation, and service that we seek to instill in every graduate.”
The 2025 commencement ceremony will celebrate the achievements of graduating seniors and highlight the values of leadership, global citizenship, and educational transformation. Dr. Adutwum’s presence promises to be a powerful and inspiring moment for the entire New Designs community.
Media are welcome to attend with advance coordination.
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Marcus Herring
Head of Marketing and Outreach
New Designs Charter School
New Designs Charter School is a public charter school network based in Los Angeles, California, committed to preparing students for college, leadership, and life through a rigorous and innovative curriculum.