In a statement, Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of environment, policy, and social Initiatives, said: "At Apple, we have always believed in the power of education to open new doors and give people the tools they need to build a better, more equitable world.”

Commenting on the latest initiatives, Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of education and enterprise marketing added, "We’re inspired by the incredible work coming out of classrooms and communities across the globe, and the myriad of ways Apple products like Mac and iPad empower learners to create and build on their passions.”

Besides schools, Apple's education initiatives also include the Apple Foundation Program as well as the Apple Developer Academies that bring coding education and skills training to keen developers as well as entrepreneurs.

Free resources available for those keen on exploring Apple's developer landscape include Everyone Can Code, Develop in Swift Tutorials, Everyone Can Create, Challenge for Change, and Today at Apple sessions at all Apple Store locations.