Kansas City Public Schools are going all-in on Apple
Kansas City Public Schools are transitioning to an all-Apple district by procuring over 4,500 MacBook Neos. This decision aims to enhance the quality of education and provide students with reliable technology. The district believes that Apple devices offer superior security and durability compared to other options.
- ▪Kansas City Public Schools have purchased more than 4,500 MacBook Neos for students in 8th grade and up.
- ▪The district is phasing out over 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks as part of this transition.
- ▪KCPS Chief Technology Officer Scott Jones stated that students are proud of their schools due to the high-quality products they now have.
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News Kansas City Public Schools are going all-in on Apple Amber Neely 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Wed May 20 2026, 05:06 PM EDT · 1 minute read Kansas City Public Schools have procured more than 4,500 MacBook Neos as part of its transition to an "All-Apple District" More than 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks are getting the boot as Kansas City prepares to transition its public school students exclusively to Apple devices. On Wednesday, Kansas City Public Schools elaborated on its decision to become an "All-Apple District." The district says the move reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality education to its students. "Students are now proud of their schools because they have the best products," KCPS Chief Technology Officer Scott Jones said in a statement.
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