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Keep parents and students informed with SMS + Email

Strengthen parent-teacher communication while reducing missed updates, no-shows, and administrative overload across your institution.

Communication services for education
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Why do education providers trust Textmagic?

We support schools, training centers, and learning organizations of all kinds with reliable communication solutions. Improve parent-teacher connections, reduce missed classes, and boost student engagement, all from one trusted platform.

Improved student enrollment

Stop losing prospective students. Turn early interest into confirmed enrollments and keep every classroom full.

Improved student enrollment

Effective teacher and parent communication

Stay accessible to students and parents with education communication solutions that fosters trust and transparency.

Effective teacher and parent communication

Better budgeting for schools

Cut call costs by segmenting audiences into SMS and email lists, freeing up vital school funds for student achievements.

Better budgeting for schools

Course & program promotion

Promote courses and programs with targeted campaigns that reach the right audience and maximize impact.

Course & program promotion

Protected private information

Deliver messages safely and consistently to students, parents, and staff while protecting sensitive school information.

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Improved student enrollment

Stop losing prospective students. Turn early interest into confirmed enrollments and keep every classroom full.

Improved student enrollment

Effective teacher and parent communication

Stay accessible to students and parents with education communication solutions that fosters trust and transparency.

Effective teacher and parent communication

Course & program promotion

Promote courses and programs with targeted campaigns that reach the right audience and maximize impact.

Course & program promotion

Better budgeting for schools

Cut call costs by segmenting audiences into SMS and email lists, freeing up vital school funds for student achievements.

Better budgeting for schools

Protected private information

Deliver messages safely and consistently to students, parents, and staff while protecting sensitive school information.

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Engage students, parents, and school staff where they are

Textmagic helps K–12 schools, universities, tutoring centers, and training programs deliver updates and reminders instantly, powering communication in education at every level.
FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

Activity & class reminders

Reduce missed classes and student activities with automated SMS & email reminders.

Activity & class reminders
FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

Automatic school updates

Mass-deliver updates about campus events, registration deadlines, tuition fees, and more.

Automatic school updates
FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

Parent feedback and reviews

Gather quick insights from parents on teaching methods, curriculum changes, or school climate.

Parent feedback and reviews
FOR TEACHERS & STAFF

Administrative efficiency

Cut down on repetitive tasks and support semester planning so educators can focus on teaching.

Administrative efficiency
FOR TEACHERS & STAFF

Staff coordination

Keep teachers and staff aligned with schedule changes, meetings, or policy announcements.

Staff coordination
FOR TEACHERS & STAFF

Fundraising support

Reach donors and sponsors with targeted SMS, email, and surveys to increase contributions.

Fundraising support

Everything you need for your learning business in one platform

With hectic schedules, after-school activities, and homework, staying informed is a challenge. That’s where Textmagic comes in to make life easier for parents, teachers, and students alike.
Boost engagement via two-way messaging
Encourage two-way communication with students, staff, or parents and provide a friendly medium for productive dialogue. Handle two-way conversations across SMS, email, live chat, and social channels, without switching tools.
Use email marketing for educational institutions
Start automating your education business’s outreach in minutes. Send emails that share updates, promote courses, and keep students and parents engaged without extra effort.
Leverage mass texting for critical updates
Create custom lists and send bulk SMS or email updates to classes, grades, or entire campuses in seconds using dynamic fields to personalize every message.
Drive better results with contact segmentation
Manage and segment your contact lists into students, parents, and staff to send targeted updates and reduce overheads – from college application deadlines for seniors to practice schedule changes for sports teams.
Turn daily tasks into automated workflows
Automate your everyday communication flows with Zapier integrations. Integrate SMS service for schools or email marketing for higher education with your current administrative and Student Information Systems (SIS) workflows to be more organized and productive.
Boost engagement via two-way messaging

Over 1,800 education businesses worldwide use our school messaging app

Transform school communication and support better learning outcomes with Textmagic.
  • Rated ★★★★★ on Capterra & G2
  • Used daily by 1800+ schools & learning centers
  • Powering 30 million education messages every month

“Textmagic has helped us improve our student communications. “

Ang Ding Jun – Director

“Textmagic makes it easy for us to efficiently reach our students.”

Shelby Wheat – Online Engagement Specialist

Education Garden
75%
Reduction in costs
Fort Scott Community College
10x
Higher response rates

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Frequently asked questions

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What is SMS for schools?

SMS for schools is a fast and reliable way to keep students, parents, and staff connected through text messaging. Schools use SMS to send reminders, urgent alerts, and updates directly to parents, helping them stay informed about their child’s progress, attendance, or upcoming events.

In higher education, SMS communication supports better engagement with students, from class schedule changes to exam reminders. Universities also use SMS for admissions, enrollment confirmations, and to share important campus announcements, ensuring messages reach students instantly.

Beyond day-to-day communication, SMS marketing for schools helps institutions promote events, open days, and fundraising activities. Whether it’s SMS to parents from schools or SMS for universities, text messaging is a powerful tool to streamline communication, improve engagement, and build stronger connections across the entire education community.

How can you leverage email marketing for schools?

You can leverage email marketing for schools by making it a structured communication and engagement channel for parents, students, alumni, and staff. Here are some key use cases:

  • Parent–teacher communication
  • Student engagement
  • Enrollment & admissions
  • Course & program promotion
  • Fundraising & alumni engagement
  • Staff & internal communication
  • Compliance & transparency

Combined with SMS, schools can balance instant alerts (like closures or emergencies) with in-depth email communication for richer details.

What is the best way for schools to communicate with students and parents?

The most effective school communication combines speed, accessibility, and personalization. Traditional methods like phone calls are time-consuming and disruptive. 

Text messaging and email provide a faster, more reliable way to share important updates, reminders, and resources. With features like bulk SMS, two-way communication, and audience segmentation, schools can deliver timely, targeted messages that keep parents and students informed, reduce missed deadlines, and improve overall engagement.

What types of school notifications can I send through Textmagic?

You can send a wide range of notifications, including:

  • emergency alerts
  • weather-related closures,
  • attendance updates
  • exam or homework reminders
  • fee and tuition notices
  • event promotions
  • parent-teacher meeting schedules
  • extracurricular activity updates
  • enrollment campaigns

With personalization and list segmentation, every message can be tailored to the right group of students, parents, or staff.

How can Textmagic reduce administrative workload for schools?

Automating reminders, announcements, and scheduling updates cuts down on repetitive tasks for teachers and staff. This saves hours of admin time each week, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and student success.