Cultivate Learning

Cultivate Learning Dedicated to advancing early childhood education and expanding opportunities for young learners.

Cultivate Learning is dedicated to supporting the early childhood education (ECE) and expanded learning opportunity (ELO) workforce. Partnering with organizations focused on the well-being of children and families, we develop evidence-based training and resources to strengthen ECE professionals. Our work is informed by community-engaged research, data, and evaluation outcomes. As quality recogniti

on specialists, we assess and enhance the quality of learning environments. Our professional learning initiatives leverage research-backed expertise to impact learning environments effectively. Our digital platforms connect educators with peers and coaches, facilitating the direct application of learning concepts. Using a tested coaching model, our team provides coach training, consultation, and higher education opportunities to support coaches and direct service educators.

We are so proud of our Teaching Tomorrow interns! đź‘Źđź’«
09/03/2026

We are so proud of our Teaching Tomorrow interns! đź‘Źđź’«

🎉 Celebrating the next generation of educators!

Participants in the Teaching Tomorrow internship program recently wrapped up their experience with a special showcase highlighting their learning, growth and commitment to early childhood education.

Created by Cultivate Learning, Teaching Tomorrow is a paid internship program that gives Seattle high school students hands-on experience working with young children while exploring careers in early childhood education.

This year, 16 interns gained classroom experience at partner sites including Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool, Denise Louie Education Center and Launch. Along the way, they participated in culturally responsive child development coursework, received mentorship from College of Education students, staff and faculty, and earned both high school and college credit while beginning work toward a Child Development Associate credential.

The showcase marked the culmination of months of learning, mentorship and hands-on experience. Three students from this year’s cohort are continuing on to study education, while the rest return to finish high school with new skills, stronger connections and greater confidence for what comes next.

đź’ś Congratulations to all 16 interns on completing the program!

To learn more visit: https://cultivatelearning.uw.edu/high-school-internship/

09/03/2026

Play the helping friends and neighbors matching game in a small group to help children come up with creative solutions to help!

Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt


Join us in Yakima next Saturday, September 12 for the Institute for Social Emotional Learning! You’ll learn about using ...
09/02/2026

Join us in Yakima next Saturday, September 12 for the Institute for Social Emotional Learning! You’ll learn about using Pyramid Model strategies—which supports positive behavior guidance—to support the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children, all while earning STARS credit. 🤓📝🌟

We can’t wait to see you there! The registration fee is $15 and includes lunch.

Register today: https://cvent.me/gKVPOG

08/27/2026

Make a friendship kit for your classroom that has items children can use to help others feel better and make friends in the process! 🤗

Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt


"We need to build national support for an early childhood policy preparation strategy; millions more children and famili...
08/26/2026

"We need to build national support for an early childhood policy preparation strategy; millions more children and families can benefit from leaders who combine deep expertise and passion." đź‘Ź

This opinion piece for The Hechinger Report was written by Michael Levine, Director of Communications for Early Childhood Policy in Institutions of Higher Education (ECPIHE). The ECPIHE initiative has helped to establish and strengthen graduate programs at 17 institutions of higher education over the past decade. Last month, 56 students and faculty from 12 of those universities gathered in Washington, D.C. to learn from leaders across the early childhood policy ecosystem.

Read the full piece here to learn more about the unique collaboration that ECPIHE has built: https://www.washingtonpost.com/ripple/2026/08/24/opinion-the-leaders-who-are-shaping-early-childhood-education-need-better-more-professional-preparation/

Something essential has been missing from the national conversation about what it will take to improve and sustain early childhood education.

08/25/2026

If a child isn't sure how to help a friend, these free cards from headstartinclusion.org can help prompt them to consider some different ideas!

Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt


08/25/2026

Using puppets for problem solving can help take some of the pressure off of children in the moment! The problem becomes the puppet's problem, but children still learn a solution they can use. 🤓

Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt


Check out this inspiring and memorable showcase of learning and growth! Our Teaching Tomorrow interns truly wowed their ...
08/24/2026

Check out this inspiring and memorable showcase of learning and growth! Our Teaching Tomorrow interns truly wowed their guests during the celebration of our third cohort.

Teaching Tomorrow is a paid internship program that helps high school students explore careers in early childhood education through hands-on experience in ECE classrooms, mentorship, and professional development.

Congratulations to each of these young leaders, and best wishes as you continue to make an impact within your communities while pursuing your education and professional journeys!

Learn more about the program here: https://cultivatelearning.uw.edu/high-school-internship/

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