Create News
This guide explains how to publish news for your group or location.
What is News?
News are general announcements, e.g.:
- Announcements and reminders
- Information about daycare routines
- Event notices
News vs. Parent Letters
News are for general information and do not require a response. For communications that need feedback, use Parent Letters.
Create News
1. Open News Section
Click on the news icon (megaphone) in the header.
2. Create New Post
Click Create News.
3. Write Content
- Scope: Choose whether the news should be visible only to a group or to the entire location
- Group (for group scope): Select the target group
- Title: Headline of the news
- Message: The content (Markdown formatting with live preview)
- Valid until (optional): Date until when the news will be displayed
4. Publish
Click Publish.
Manage News
In the news list, you can see all news with:
- Title
- Publication date
- Scope (group or location)
- Author
Edit
Click the edit icon (pencil) next to a news item to modify it.
Delete
Click the delete icon (trash can) next to a news item. Confirm the deletion.
Read Receipts
As the author of a news item, you can see in the detail view:
- How many parents have read the news
- For group and location news: Which parents have read it and which haven't