Scholastic Corporation

Scholastic Corporation operates through multiple business segments including Book Publishing and Distribution, Educational Solutions, and Scholastic Entertainment. The company publishes children's books across multiple genres including fiction, non-fiction, educational materials, and graphic novels. Scholastic's book clubs and book fairs remain major revenue drivers, connecting millions of students with reading materials annually.

The company's Educational Solutions segment provides curriculum materials, assessment tools, and digital learning platforms to schools and educators. Scholastic Entertainment produces and distributes content across television, film, and streaming platforms, including adaptations of popular book series. The company maintains publishing operations across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, with distribution networks reaching schools, libraries, retailers, and direct consumers.

Scholastic's corporate headquarters in New York City houses executive leadership, publishing operations, and corporate functions. The company employs thousands of people globally across publishing, distribution, technology, and corporate functions.

Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 by Maurice R. Robinson as a classroom magazine for students. The company began as a small publication distributed to schools and gradually expanded into a comprehensive educational publishing company. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Scholastic established itself as a trusted source of educational content for American schools.

The company expanded significantly during the mid-20th century, developing a diverse portfolio of educational materials, textbooks, and children's books. Scholastic's book clubs and book fairs became iconic programs in American schools, introducing millions of children to reading and literature. The company went public in 1968, allowing for significant expansion and acquisitions.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Scholastic diversified into digital learning platforms, educational technology, and entertainment properties. The company acquired numerous publishing imprints and educational companies, expanding its reach across multiple segments of the education market. In recent years, Scholastic has adapted to digital transformation, developing online learning platforms and digital content distribution while maintaining its core print publishing business. The company experienced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic but has continued to evolve its business model to serve modern educational needs.