The "Early Childhood Workforce Index" provides a state-by-state look at policies and conditions affecting the early care and education workforce. This biennial report has tracked state progress since 2016. This third, 2020 edition of the Index continues to track state policies in essential areas like workforce qualifications, work environments, and compensation. The report provides updated policy recommendations and spotlights state responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 index is divided into three sections: (1) Introduction & Policy Recommendations; (2) The Early Childhood Educator Workforce; and (3) State Policies to Improve Early Childhood Educator Jobs. [For "Early Childhood Workforce Index 2018," see ED585491.]