Kansas City Public Schools to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple devices

Following a quick comment during Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call, the Kansas City Public Schools website has elaborated on its plan to transition to an “all-Apple district.” Here are the details.

Kansas City Public Schools to become an “all-Apple district”

Last month, during Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh quickly mentioned that “Kansas City Public Schools (…) is switching their high school students from Windows laptops and Chromebooks to MacBook Neo, completing their transition to an all-Apple district. “

His comment came amid the broader picture of Apple’s Mac lineup:

Across the Mac lineup, customers are finding the right device for their needs. From MacBook Pro and MacBook Air to our newest edition, MacBook Neo, which delivers an unprecedented combination of quality, value, and industry-leading security that is resonating strongly in enterprise and education.

Now, Kansas City Public Schools has elaborated on what it means to become an all-Apple district.

According to its website, the district “will replace more than 30,000 Windows PC and Chromebooks with the more secure, durable, and reliable Apple devices.”

They add that more than “4,500 MacBook Neos have been procured for students in 8th grade and up, while lower grades have access to the district’s existing iPads and MacBook Airs.”

KCPS also says the move is part of a broader investment “in student technologies that meet the needs of today and grow alongside the needs of the future,” with KCPS Chief Technology Officer Scott Jones adding that students “are now proud of their schools because they have the best products.”

The district’s remarks come as Apple appears to be making some headway on MacBook Neo availability.

After early demand quickly strained Apple’s existing A18 Pro chip supply, MacBook Neo shipping estimates started slipping by several weeks. Apple then reportedly ordered a hot lot of A18 Pro chips from TSMC, and those shipping estimates have since started to improve, suggesting the company is beginning to work through the backlog.

During Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the company was caught by surprise with the demand for MacBook Neo.

As usual, he didn’t mention unit sales specifically, but reports have noted that while Apple initially expected to ship roughly 6 million units of its new entry-level laptop, it is now planning a number closer to 10 million.

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