“Obviously they give students access to the internet, where they can conduct research on any topic they choose.”

— Danette Michaels, educator, Lawrence

“I think it's a good tool. People just need to make sure they're used well and the right way.”

— Jeremy McClain, biologist, Lawrence

“I'd leave it up to the teachers to decide how they want to use it. I'm for it, but I don't know how (it would be used).”

— Carly Efros, pharmacist, Lawrence

“Just to help with books, really. You can put all the schoolbooks into an iPad. ”

— Bobby Nachtrab, sales manager, Kansas City, Mo.

“Read more: Lawrence school board to begin review of rules for iPad rollout”

— Related story, July 11, 2016, LJWorld.com