Derek Newton

Derek Newton

Contributor|Education

I write about education including education technology (edtech) and higher education. I've written about these topics and others in a variety of outlets including The Washington Post, The Atlantic and Quartz. I served as vice-president at The Century Foundation, a public policy

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5,787 viewsApr 16, 2025

Students Are Backing Away From Online College

A new survey shows students increasingly want on-campus, in person college experiences — not remote, online programs.

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718 viewsApr 8, 2025

The Higher Education Benefits Of An Old Idea — Sharing In Systems

A new white paper explores some potent and hidden benefits of schools working together.

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562 viewsMar 17, 2025

Where AI Adoption Is A Fight For Survival, Not A Race For Innovation

Competitive pressures are changing how schools are dealing with, adopting, AI tools in administration and management.

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2,102 viewsFeb 27, 2025

We’re Probably Teaching AI Use Wrong, For The Wrong Reasons

Some educators say that students aren’t cheating, they are learning to use the tools that workplaces will require. That's probably already wrong.

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324 viewsFeb 26, 2025

London Institute Of Banking And Finance Is Going Online

LIBF is nearly 150 years old, in the heart of London's bank and finance culture. Its new CEO is taking it online.