ParentLink Releases Admin App for Android

ParentLink has released a free Android version of its ParentLink Admin app for use with its notification system.

The ParentLink notification system features unlimited messaging via Web portal, email, phone, text messaging, and printed letters. It supports automated and custom messages and includes a mapping tool to send messages based on geographic location.

Features of the new app include:

  • Emergency messaging;
  • The ability to send saved messages;
  • Real-time message tracking; and
  • A district directory with contact information for every student, parent, and staff member.

"All of our efforts are focused on making superintendents great at communication," said ParentLink President John Graff. "Adding an Android version of our Admin app to our growing mobile portfolio is a significant step in our efforts to make that communication easier and more powerful."

The Mobile Admin app is currently available to ParentLink users. Visit market.android.com to download the Android version or itunes.apple.com to download the iOS version. More information is available at parentlink.net.

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