Company Overview
Scholastic Corporation is an American multinational publishing, education, and media company. It publishes and distributes books, comics, and educational materials for schools, teachers, parents, children, and other educational institutions. Products are distributed via retail, online sales and schools.
Publishing and Education Focus
"We create tools to enable teachers to turn stories into powerful teaching tools," says Lauren Tarshis, Senior Vice President, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Scholastic Magazines+. Scholastic Education works with over 90% of U.S. schools to support literacy instruction and learning. Our publishing focuses on Foundational Reading Skills, Responsive Instruction, Culturally Relevant Solutions, and more.
Scholastic’s Offerings
Scholastic Corporation is a New York-based publishing company that publishes and distributes children’s books, magazines, and educational materials. Scholastic’s primary competitors include HMH, Wiley, Pearson and more. The company releases approximately 500 books a year in Australia under 5 imprints, catering to established and fledgling readers.
Origins and Impact
Scholastic Corporation’s journey starts in 1920 when M.R. “Robbie” Robinson founded Scholastic to bring quality literature to schools. The company offers free lessons for teachers and families, and Book Wizard, a free app for finding books and reading level measures.
Insights on Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation is an American multinational publishing, education, and media company that publishes and distributes children’s books worldwide. It operates in three segments: Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International.
Scholastic in the Industry
Scholastic is part of the top global book publishers in the US alongside HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill Education, and Wiley. The industry is highly concentrated with the top 50 companies generating about 80% of revenue.