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Kansas City Public Schools to Replace More Than 30,000 Devices With Apple Hardware

The district says it is standardizing student tech for greater security and durability as Apple works to ease MacBook Neo supply strains.

Kansas City Public Schools are going all-in on Apple

Overview

  • Kansas City Public Schools confirmed on its website that it will replace more than 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple devices to create an all‑Apple district.
  • The district has procured over 4,500 MacBook Neos for students in eighth grade and up and will keep existing iPads and MacBook Airs for younger grades.
  • KCPS Chief Technology Officer Scott Jones said the shift is meant to give students more reliable, secure devices and improve school pride.
  • Apple executives noted strong demand for the MacBook Neo, and industry reports say Apple ordered extra A18 Pro chips from TSMC to address earlier shortages and improve shipping estimates.
  • The move could shape future school procurement by showing how a lower‑priced MacBook model can meet district needs while exposing districts to broader supply risks tied to component shortages.