AIR’s Eboni Howard remembers listening to conversations about equity issues in the backseat of her parents’ car while growing up in Wisconsin. These conversations led Howard to a long career researching early care and child development, working to ensure that all children receive high-quality early experiences—regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or zip code. In this podcast, Howard and AIR’s Peter Cookson discuss what research has shown and the implications for policymakers.