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Principals Matter: The Midyear Tush Push*

The middle of the school year is more than a checkpoint—it’s a turning point. In her latest blog, Jill Hafey emphasizes the power of a midyear “tush push”, a deliberate surge led by principals to accelerate student learning while there’s still time. By aligning instruction, intervention, and leadership actions with urgency and purpose, principals can turn data into action, tighten small-group instruction, and ensure intervention is skill-focused and effective. This post is essential reading for school leaders committed to finishing the year strong and helping every student succeed.

Jill Hafey | January 16, 2026 | 1 Comment