This document is a report from the Commission on Public Relations Education that provides recommendations for strengthening the connection between public relations education and professional practice. The report is based on extensive research and input from educators and practitioners. It contains sections on research conducted for the report, ethics, diversity, communication technology, global implications, undergraduate education, graduate education, internships, online learning, governance, faculty qualifications, professional organizations, certification, and a call for all stakeholders to work together to better align education and practice.