Use Teacher Messages to share private updates, resources, and child-related information that only Teachers can see. You can target specific classes or groups, notify staff by email, and track who has viewed each message.
What are Teacher Messages?
Teacher Messages is a private messaging channel for your educator team. It’s like you Message Board, but not visible to Families and any Teacher can create a post.
You can access Teacher Messages through: Community > Teacher Messages.
What to Share
You can attach photos and documents to each message.
Common uses include:
Staff meeting notifications, agendas, and minutes.
Team rosters and schedules.
Educational resources and links.
Important information about a child that only educators need to see.
Target the Right Teachers
When you create a Teacher Message, you can:
Filter by class or group so only the relevant team sees the message
Send email notifications in addition to the orange bell notification at the top of each teacher’s page
This helps ensure that the right educators see the right information at the right time.
Track views and encourage discussion
After you publish a Message, use the View option under More to:
See which educators have viewed the message.
Follow up with anyone who hasn’t seen it yet.
Educators can also comment on each message to ask questions, clarify details, or share ideas. Comments are visible to all educators who can see that message, helping keep discussions in one place.