# Arey Jones Educational Solutions

> Arey Jones Educational Solutions is a family-owned educational technology reseller and integrator serving hundreds of U.S. school districts. Its work spans hardware and software procurement, device configuration, asset identification, classroom deployment, repair and lifecycle support. Founded in San Diego in 1897, it has been operated by the Scarpella family since their Broadway Typewriter Company acquired the business in 1972.

- **Founded:** 1897
- **Headquarters:** San Diego, United States
- **Products:** Educational hardware and software procurement, Configuration and provisioning, Device deployment, JonesCare, Summer cleaning and fleet reset
- **Notable:** Maintained an educational-supply business originating in 1897 and expanded into K-12 technology services., LAist reported a $15 million LAUSD Chromebook contract in March 2020 and more than $22 million in early-pandemic transactions., SFUSD publicly credited Arey Jones for rapid identification, configuration and deployment of new Chromebooks during 2020 school closures.

## Products & services

- **Educational hardware and software procurement** — Supplies school districts with computers, Chromebooks, tablets, printers, servers, networking equipment and software from multiple technology vendors.
- **Configuration and provisioning** — Fulfillment-center services include imaging, asset tagging, laser etching, consolidation and custom configuration; an optional site-to-site VPN supports domain joining before delivery.
- **Device deployment** — Supports device enrollment, quality testing, inventory management, cart provisioning and delivery to schools or classrooms.
- **JonesCare** — Customizable K-12 device protection and repair support that extends beyond standard manufacturer warranties; terms depend on the district’s selected coverage.
- **Summer cleaning and fleet reset** — Collection, inventory, scanning, cleaning, software resets, function checks, repair assessment and repackaging for return to school sites.
- **Infrastructure integration** — School technology integration includes network architecture, data centers and cloud integration, described in the company’s published service material.

## Achievements

- Maintained an educational-supply business originating in 1897 and expanded into K-12 technology services.
- LAist reported a $15 million LAUSD Chromebook contract in March 2020 and more than $22 million in early-pandemic transactions.
- SFUSD publicly credited Arey Jones for rapid identification, configuration and deployment of new Chromebooks during 2020 school closures.
- Operates a multistate office network and nationwide fulfillment services.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Published a summer device-readiness guide covering collection, inventory, cleaning, software resets, repair assessment and return delivery.
- **2026-07** — Published guidance on the Google ecosystem for K-12 technology planning, including management and total ownership costs.
- **2026-08** — Published back-to-school deployment guidance describing configuration, enrollment, testing, cart provisioning and ongoing JonesCare support.
- **2026-09** — Published AI-readiness guidance emphasizing district infrastructure, governance, data privacy and educator preparation.

## Links

- Website: https://www.areyjones.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/areyjones
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/areyjonesedu
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AreyJonesEdu/

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Last updated: 2026-10-02