This paper presents eight early education policy recommendations, along with specific policy proposals and which state, federal, and local actors should be responsible for them. The recommendations are to: 1) align early education programs from birth through third grade; 2) professionalize the early education workforce; 3) employ two generation approaches; 4) support dual language learners; 5) develop standards and assessments; 6) improve accountability systems; 7) strengthen early childhood data systems; and 8) use research to inform policy and practices