⚠️ Historical Feature Notice: Broadcasts (including Auto Notices) is a legacy CMS messaging feature that is being phased out. Edlio's modern Mass Communication platform replaces and significantly expands this functionality with multi-channel voice calls, SMS text messaging, mobile app push notifications, Secured Document Delivery, advanced SIS integration, and comprehensive delivery analytics. To explore modern communications, view our Mass Communication guides or contact [email protected].
What is the Broadcasts feature?
Broadcasts served as Edlio's early notification system, allowing school and district administrators to send automated phone calls, SMS texts, and emails to parents, students, and community members. The tool relied on internal Contact Lists, public email subscriptions, and legacy SIS data imports.
Transitioning to modern Mass Communication
Why upgrade to Mass Communication?
While existing Broadcasts configurations continue to function for legacy schools, all new communication workflows and district notification setups should utilize Mass Communication:
Multi-Channel Delivery: Send voice calls, text messages, emails, and mobile app push notifications simultaneously from a single compose wizard.
Secured Document Delivery: Distribute personalized student progress reports, report cards, and official forms securely with tracking.
Automated SIS Sync: Nightly synchronization with your Student Information System maintains accurate parent phone numbers, emails, and language preferences.
Real-Time Analytics: Detailed message delivery reports show exact carrier delivery confirmations, opt-out statuses, and recipient reach.
Support and account assistance
For assistance with legacy Broadcasts or to schedule onboarding for the modern Mass Communication platform, email [email protected] or open a ticket through Edlio Support's Eddy AI assistant.
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