Kansas City Public Schools are going all-in on Apple

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. The district believes that Apple devices have an edge over the competition, calling them “secure, durable, and reliable.”

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard the news, either. Apple’s own CFO, Kevan Parekh, made mention that the school would be making the switch during Apple’s 2026 Q2 earnings call.

More than 4,500 MacBook Neos have been procured for students in 8th grade and up. Lower grades will have access to the district’s existing iPad and MacBook Air collection.

We may see more school districts make similar leaps in the future. Apple’s new MacBook Neo, which made its debut in March, has already become the darling of the MacBook lineup.

Its lower price point, $599, makes it a tempting purchase for casual users, students, and enterprise solutions. While many scoffed at the idea that the A18 Pro chip would be enough to lure in prospective buyers, Apple initially had difficulties keeping it on shelves.