The James Dyson Foundation, yes it was founded by the Vacuum cleaner 67 year old Vacuum Cleaner company founder, has been providing substantial grants to Schools in Britain as a way to hopefully cut back on the dropout rate in the country.
More details: http://3dprint.com/6254/dyson-3d-printing-education/

For instance, the foundation provided $125,000 to the Hayesfield Girl's school so that they could purchase 6 3D printers and several other tools. Many believe that the education system, both in Britain and America, need reform to prepare students for the real world of today, not the world of the early 20th century like the current system does. What do you think? Should every classroom have a 3D Printer? Should more programs like this become available?