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Scholastic Corporation reports developments tied to its global children’s publishing, education and media business. Company news commonly covers children’s books, school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom magazines, literacy and knowledge-building resources, and entertainment or character-driven publishing such as Dog Man and Captain Underpants.
Scholastic updates also address quarterly operating results, activity in its Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International segments, and capital allocation actions. Recurring financial news includes dividends, common-stock repurchases, tender-offer activity, sale-leaseback transactions, credit-facility use, and balance-sheet management alongside initiatives that expand book access and reading engagement.
On August 24, 2020, Scholastic launched a free educational website aimed at helping students in grades 3–12 learn about the 2020 United States Presidential Election. The site features resources including videos, quizzes, and articles focused on key election issues such as pandemic response and national security. It also hosts the Scholastic Student Vote, a mock election that has historically mirrored actual presidential outcomes. This initiative emphasizes civics education, supported by extensive research and expert consultation.
Scholastic celebrates its 100th anniversary by launching the Scholastic Bookshelf, an Instagram resource aimed at helping parents and teachers engage children on pressing life questions. This platform features excerpts from over 60 Scholastic stories, covering topics like anxiety and diversity. Research shows that 61% of parents and teachers frequently use stories to converse with children, and the Bookshelf meets their needs in real-time. Scholastic remains committed to providing age-appropriate educational resources and amplifying historically underrepresented voices.
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2021. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2020 to shareholders recorded by the close of business on August 31, 2020. Scholastic is committed to literacy and education, being a major publisher and distributor of children's books and educational materials globally.
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) has announced the schedule for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 earnings release. The earnings will be released on July 23, 2020, at around 4:00 PM (Eastern), with a subsequent conference call hosted by CEO Richard Robinson and CFO Kenneth Cleary at 4:30 PM that same day. Investors can participate via a toll-free number or listen to a webcast on the company’s websites. An archived replay of the call will be available until July 31, 2020.