Beyond ‘Professional’: Student Loan Changes and Educator Preparation

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The limited definition of “professional” post-baccalaureate programs recently proposed by the U.S. Department of Education has drawn attention on social media, focused primarily on the importance of recognizing educators, nurses, social workers, and others as professionals. This is just one of a series of major changes to federal student loan programs that will have a significant impact on educator preparation programs and their students. These changes will go into effect on July 1, 2026, so the time is right to plan for the potential impact on student recruitment and retention. Join this webinar to learn about the new policies and discuss their implications for educator preparation.

Speaker:
Jacqueline King, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant
AACTE

Jacqueline King, Ph.D.is an independent consultant who works with K-12 and higher education leaders to improve student outcomes. King has had a long career in education, including 15 years at the American Council on Education (ACE). She is the author or co-author of numerous reports, articles, and book chapters on college readiness, student financing of higher education, access and persistence in postsecondary education, student demographic trends, educator preparation, philanthropic giving to colleges and universities, and trends in the leadership of higher education.