Scholastic Corporation SCHL

Company Overview

Scholastic Corporation is a U.S.-based global publishing and education company focused on children’s books, literacy, education technology, and classroom instructional materials. The company operates primarily in the children’s publishing and education sectors, serving schools, teachers, parents, libraries, and students from early childhood through middle school. Scholastic is widely recognized for its school-based book distribution channels, including book clubs and book fairs, as well as for publishing popular children’s literature franchises and educational content.

The company’s primary revenue drivers include children’s book publishing and distribution, educational curriculum products, classroom magazines, and entertainment-related intellectual property licensing. Scholastic has built a strong position in the educational publishing market through direct relationships with schools and educators, extensive distribution infrastructure, and a large catalog of proprietary and licensed content. Founded in 1920 by Maurice R. Robinson as a single classroom magazine business, the company evolved into a diversified education and media organization through decades of acquisitions, publishing expansion, and international growth.