KBS Guides
Chromebook coverage, repair, and 1:1 program guides
Practical reads for K-12 technology directors and parents. Written from inside a repair lab that handles thousands of Chromebook claims a year.
For Districts
How Much Does Chromebook Damage Cost a School District?
Real per-device repair, replacement, and staffing costs for K-12 fleets, with budget benchmarks for technology directors.
Read guideHow It Works
No-Cost Device Coverage for Schools: How It Actually Works
The parent-pay funding model, equity waivers, and what KBS handles end to end so the district pays nothing.
Read guideProgram Design
Parent-Pay vs District-Pay Device Coverage
Side-by-side comparison of the two funding models for 1:1 Chromebook coverage, including equity and collection rate trade-offs.
Read guideCoverage
Chromebook Insurance: A 2026 Guide for Parents and Schools
What coverage actually includes, how it compares to warranty and homeowners, and what plans should cost.
Read guideRepair
Chromebook Screen Repair Cost in 2026
Real repair pricing by model, school lab vs retail, and how coverage flattens the bill for families.
Read guide1:1 Programs
Running a 1:1 Chromebook Program in 2026
Device selection, deployment day, repair workflow, parent communication, damage fees, and funding.
Read guideHardware
Best Chromebook Cases for Students
Drop ratings, fit notes, and what actually survives a 1:1 program, ranked by the cases KBS sees in the lab.
Read guideCoverage
Student Laptop Insurance for K-12 1:1 Programs
How student laptop insurance compares to manufacturer warranties and self insured pools, with pricing benchmarks for districts.
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