Let's say you live in or near Derby, KS. Have you read about how much was being spent on repairing the Macs at the schools? If you haven't, then it's time to take a look at this article talking about Derby Schools and the amounts being spent on IPads. The good news is that Derby, Kansas, is headed for Chromebooks so that the district can save all kinds of money on repair costs (a Mac repair costs more than a new Chromebook).
Chromebooks are much cheaper than other options, but there are still some repair needs. Read the linked article for more information. Every single taxpayer in Derby and Kansas needs to see articles like this in order to make intelligent decisions about school funding.
Here's a list of some of the schools affected by the new Chromebook purchases: