NV DOE, Nevada Gold Mines and Discovery Education Extend Partnership Supporting Students

Carson City, NV and Charlotte, NC (Thursday, January 16, 2025)— The Nevada Department of Education is proud to announce it has renewed its multiyear partnership with Nevada Gold Mines, operated by Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: ABX), and Discovery Education. 

Renewed for a fifth year, this dynamic partnership is enhancing instruction in all 17 counties across Nevada by empowering educators to create engaging, modern learning environments for rural, urban, and suburban students.  

Since the beginning of this partnership in 2020, more than 24,000 educators and 344,000 students have logged 4.6 million interactions with Discovery Education’s dynamic, digital, K-12 resources. The renewal of this partnership for an additional 12 months ensures uninterrupted access to all students and teachers using these resources. 

“We are incredibly pleased to continue this powerful collaboration benefiting the state of Nevada,” said Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Together with our community partners at Nevada Gold Mines, we’ve been able to create digital content that not only supports students’ academic achievement, but also connects what is learned in the classroom to potential careers right here in our state. The renewal of this impactful partnership preserves Nevada students’ access to best-in-class digital resources, and we look forward to continuing to work on our joint mission to prepare today’s learners for a bright future beyond graduation.” 

In July 2020, the Nevada Department of Education announced the initial agreement to make Discovery Education Experience – a K-12 learning platform – free for all Nevada educators and students, ensuring access for families across the state.  

Nevada is one of several states in which Discovery Education resources are used statewide. Other states include Louisiana, New Hampshire, Mississippi, Montana, and South Carolina.    

“Nevada Gold Mines is honored to continue this impactful partnership that supports students across Nevada,” said Leslie Goicoechea, Manager, Community Engagement & Development for Nevada Gold Mines. “By helping prepare students for success in both higher education and the workforce, we are contributing to the prosperity of our state. We are proud to be part of an initiative that is making a tangible difference in student achievement and are excited to see the continued positive outcomes for Nevada’s future.” 

Nevada Gold Mines’ partnership with the Nevada Department of Education and Discovery Education demonstrates a long-standing commitment to the state. In addition to supporting efforts to provide students access to best-in-class digital resources, Nevada Gold Mines has invested an additional $500,000 to aid the Nevada Department of Education’s efforts to increase the number of high-quality educators in the state.  

As a global leader in mining, Nevada Gold Mines directly invests in social and economic opportunities including education, the environment, health, economic development, and cultural heritage. To date, Nevada Gold Mines has invested nearly $5 million dollars in enhancing education across the state. 

“Recent research demonstrates the tremendous impact this powerful partnership is having on Nevada students,” said Coni Rechner, Discovery Education’s Senior Vice President of State and Strategic Partnerships. “According to preliminary findings from third-party researchers, not only did schools using Discovery Education resources see positive impacts on science achievement, but schools using Discovery Education resources also saw progress in closing achievement gaps. We look forward to continuing to work alongside Nevada Gold Mines and the Nevada Department of Education to ensure these encouraging trends continue.” 

All educators using Discovery Education’s digital resources have access to the Discovery Educator Network.  

A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Educator Network connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration. 

For more information about Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.      

Learn more about Nevada Gold Mines’ sustainability and philanthropic efforts here.  

Nevada educators, parents, and students seeking more details about this partnership can visit the partnership resources page here.