Re: $2000/kid?
+ the cost of the Pearson software?
So what if the kids hacked the device, assuming that it was still capable to run the Pearson curriculum app then it is still fit for purpose. If the kids don't do the work they get in trouble the same as if it was a textbook course.
The problem seems to lie with Pearson: "District officials purchased Pearson's software even though it was unfinished, and teachers complained the material seemed rushed: ". So why are they suing apple?