White Paper
Stretch Budgets, Keep Control: The Case for Parent-Funded, School-Managed Devices
This paper examines the Parent-Funded, School-Managed (PFSM) approach as a practical solution for schools seeking to expand classroom technology while managing budget constraints and maintaining strong security standards. PFSM combines the financial benefits of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs with the control, consistency, and oversight of school-managed devices. The guide explains how schools can leverage Apple devices and Jamf management solutions to create secure, supervised learning environments that protect student privacy and support effective teaching and learning. It addresses the challenges schools face in balancing educational quality, technology access, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity risks. By adopting a PFSM model, schools can reduce technology costs, empower s
