🎊 What's New
We've made it easier than ever to create announcements and know exactly who will receive them.
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Recipient counts for Staff, Guardians, and Students now appear directly in your announcement creation panel. These numbers update automatically as you add or remove audience groups, no guesswork needed.
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How we count: If someone has multiple roles (like a staff member who's also a parent), they're only counted once, under their highest role in this order: Guardian → then Staff → then Student. This gives you an accurate total of unique individuals who will receive your message.
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All your options in one place
All delivery and engagement settings are now visible right in the creation panel, organized under a clear Delivery & Engagement Options section. You'll see settings for:
- Replies and comments
- Message priority
- Public links
- Voice broadcast
Can't select an option? It will appear greyed out with a helpful tooltip explaining why, usually because it doesn't apply to your current audience mix.
Why is this helpful
- Teachers and staff can send announcements with confidence, knowing precisely who will receive them and which delivery options are available.
- District leaders and administrators get greater consistency across all school communications.
- Families receive clearer, more reliable messages because staff have better tools to reach the right people.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Why did my recipient count change when I added another audience group?Â
A: The total updates in real time show unique individuals. Someone already counted as Staff won't be added again if you also select Guardians.
Q: Why can't I select certain delivery options?Â
A: Some options only work with specific audiences. For example, voice broadcast may not be available for all recipient types. The tooltip will tell you why.
Q: Did anything change on mobile?Â
A: No. Mobile users will continue to see the same experience as before.
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