Graham (GHC) 10-Q 3 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Apr. 28, 2017
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	ghc
Entity Registrant Name	GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO
Entity Central Index Key	104,889
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		964,001
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		4,626,753

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Operating Revenues [Abstract]
Education	$ 372,975	$ 401,006
Advertising	64,116	68,158
Other	145,626	132,576
Total Operating Revenues	582,717	601,740
Operating Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Operating	300,666	291,632
Selling, general and administrative	231,509	235,213
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	14,652	16,761
Amortization of intangible assets	6,836	6,262
Total Operating Costs and Expenses	553,663	549,868
Income from Operations	29,054	51,872
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net	649	1,004
Interest income	1,363	591
Interest expense	(8,129)	(7,948)
Other income, net	849	15,096
Income Before Income Taxes	23,786	60,615
Provision for Income Taxes	2,700	22,400
Net Income	21,086	38,215
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	0	(435)
Net Income Attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders	21,086	37,780
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 21,086	$ 37,780
Per Share Information Attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders
Basic income per common share in dollars per share	$ 3.77	$ 6.63
Basic net income per common share in dollars per share	$ 3.77	$ 6.63
Basic average number of common shares outstanding in shares	5,535	5,623
Diluted income per common share in dollars per share	$ 3.75	$ 6.59
Diluted net income per common share in dollars per share	$ 3.75	$ 6.59
Diluted average number of common shares outstanding in shares	5,569	5,652

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 21,086	$ 38,215
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Translation adjustments arising during the period	13,668	3,845
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gains for the period, net	9,558	343
Reclassification of realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income	0	(1,754)
Total unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, before tax	9,558	(1,411)
Pension and other postretirement plans:
Amortization of net prior service cost included in net income	120	104
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss included in net income	(1,823)	290
Total pension and other postretirement plans, before tax	(1,703)	394
Cash flow hedge loss	(124)	0
Other Comprehensive Income, Before Tax	21,399	2,828
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income	(3,117)	407
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	18,282	3,235
Comprehensive Income	39,368	41,450
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(435)
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to Graham Holdings Company	$ 39,368	$ 41,015

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 632,787	$ 648,885
Restricted cash	24,555	21,931
Investments in marketable equity securities and other investments	456,558	448,241
Accounts receivable, net	493,804	615,101
Income taxes receivable	47,734	41,635
Inventories and contracts in progress	35,736	34,818
Other current assets	68,717	60,735
Total Current Assets	1,759,891	1,871,346
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	243,330	233,664
Investments in Affiliates	60,287	58,806
Goodwill, Net	1,179,431	1,122,954
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	93,203	66,026
Amortized Intangible Assets, Net	153,924	107,939
Prepaid Pension Cost	836,430	881,593
Deferred Income Taxes	15,818	17,246
Deferred Charges and Other Assets	73,791	73,096
Total Assets	4,416,105	4,432,670
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	444,677	500,726
Deferred revenue	321,058	312,107
Current portion of long-term debt	6,158	6,128
Dividends declared	7,100	0
Total Current Liabilities	778,993	818,961
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions	22,270	21,859
Accrued Compensation and Related Benefits	193,060	195,910
Other Liabilities	67,850	65,554
Deferred Income Taxes	373,534	379,092
Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	12,584	12,584
Long-Term Debt	487,186	485,719
Total Liabilities	1,935,477	1,979,679
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	50	50
Preferred Stock	0	0
Common Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock	20,000	20,000
Capital in excess of par value	363,361	364,363
Retained earnings	5,595,826	5,588,942
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(13,330)	(26,998)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	98,666	92,931
Unrealized gain on pensions and other postretirement plans	169,808	170,830
Cash Flow Hedge	(376)	(277)
Cost of Class B common stock held in treasury	(3,753,377)	(3,756,850)
Total Equity	2,480,578	2,452,941
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 4,416,105	$ 4,432,670

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Income	$ 21,086	$ 38,215
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	21,488	23,023
Net pension benefit	(14,688)	(12,059)
Stock-based compensation expense, net	2,866	3,254
Loss (gain) on disposition of businesses, property, plant and equipment, investments and other assets, net	335	(20,449)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	(1,728)	5,443
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of distributions	(649)	(1,004)
Provision for deferred income taxes	7,443	2,037
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	122,605	41,749
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(55,584)	(45,930)
Deferred revenue	4,603	17,695
Income taxes receivable	(6,490)	17,926
Other assets and other liabilities, net	(9,489)	(9,187)
Other	103	169
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	91,901	60,882
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investments in certain businesses, net of cash acquired	(85,415)	(198,179)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(15,664)	(10,690)
Net proceeds from sales of businesses, property, plant and equipment, investments and other assets	1,748	21,285
Proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities	0	4,392
Purchases of marketable equity securities	0	(13,271)
Investments in equity affiliates and cost method investments	(865)	(389)
Return of investment in equity affiliate	200	0
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(99,996)	(196,852)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Dividends paid	(7,102)	(6,938)
Common shares repurchased	(395)	(81,346)
Other	(2,092)	13,427
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(9,589)	(74,857)
Effect Of Currency Exchange Rate Change	4,210	1,095
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(13,474)	(209,732)
Beginning Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	670,816	774,952
Ending Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 657,342	$ 565,220

Organization, Basis of Presenta

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	ORGANIZATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Graham Holdings Company (the Company), is a diversified education and media company. The Company’s Kaplan subsidiary provides a wide variety of educational services, both domestically and outside the United States. The Company’s media operations comprise the ownership and operation of seven television broadcasting stations. The Company's other business operations include home health and hospice services and manufacturing. Basis of Presentation – The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with: (i) generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information; (ii) the instructions to Form 10-Q; and (iii) the guidance of Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for financial statements required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They include the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of the Company, including its domestic and foreign subsidiaries that are more than 50% owned or otherwise controlled by the Company. As permitted under such rules, certain notes and other financial information normally required by GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Management believes the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of and for the periods presented herein. The Company’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 may not be indicative of the Company’s future results. These condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 . The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported herein. Management bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be affected by changes in those estimates. Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements – In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued comprehensive new guidance that supersedes all existing revenue recognition guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to the guidance that defers the effective date by one year. The new guidance requires revenue to be recognized when the Company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance also significantly expands the disclosure requirements for revenue recognition. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard permits two implementation approaches, full retrospective, requiring retrospective application of the new guidance with a restatement of prior years, or modified retrospective, requiring prospective application of the new guidance with disclosure of results under the old guidance in the first year of adoption. The Company anticipates adopting the standard using the modified retrospective approach. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and believes such evaluation will extend over several future periods because of the significance of the changes to the Company’s policies and business processes. In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that substantially revises the recognition, measurement and presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities. The new guidance, among other things, requires, (i) equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, with some exceptions, (ii) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, (iii) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (iv) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements, and (v) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that requires, among other things, a lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset representing an entity's right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and a liability for lease payments on its balance sheet, regardless of classification of a lease as operating or financing. For leases with a term of twelve months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and liabilities and account for the lease similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. This new guidance supersedes all prior guidance. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The standard requires lessees and lessors to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that simplifies the accounting for stock-based compensation. The new guidance (i) requires all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies to be recognized in the income statement with the tax effects of vested or exercised awards treated as discrete items. Additionally, excess tax benefits will be recognized regardless of whether the benefit reduces taxes payable in the current period, effectively eliminating the APIC pool, (ii) concludes excess tax benefits should be classified as an operating activity in the statement of cash flows, (iii) requires an entity to make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate a forfeiture rate for awards or account for forfeitures as they occur, (iv) changes the threshold for equity classification for cash settlements of awards for withholding requirements to the maximum statutory tax rate in the applicable jurisdiction and (v) concludes cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax-withholding purposes should be classified as a financing activity in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2017. As a result of adoption, the Company recognized a $5.9 million excess tax benefit as a discrete item in its tax provision related to the vesting of restricted stock awards in the first quarter of 2017. This tax benefit is classified as an operating activity on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Additionally, the Company elected to account for forfeitures of stock awards as they occur and not estimate a forfeiture rate. The Company does not expect this election to have a material impact on its financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that clarifies how restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be presented in the statement of cash flows. The guidance requires the cash flow statement to show changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, which eliminates the presentation of transfers between cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the new guidance retrospectively as of December 31, 2016. The prior period has been adjusted to reflect this adoption, as detailed below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 As Previously As (in thousands) Reported Adjustment Adopted Cash Flows from Operating Activities Decrease in Restricted Cash $ (13,888 ) $ 13,888 $ — Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 46,994 13,888 60,882 Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (223,620 ) 13,888 (209,732 ) Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Year 754,207 20,745 774,952 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Year 530,587 34,633 565,220 In January 2017, the FASB issued new guidance which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The new guidance eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test, which required entities to determine the implied fair value of goodwill as of the test date to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, an entity should continue to test goodwill for impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount (Step 1), and an impairment charge will be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued new guidance that changes the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost for defined benefit plans. The guidance requires an issuer to disaggregate the service cost component of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost from other components. Under the new guidance, service cost will be included in the same line item(s) as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the period, while the other components will be recognized after income from operations. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The guidance must be applied retrospectively; however, a practical expedient is available which permits an employer to use amounts previously disclosed in its pension and postretirement plans footnote for the prior comparative periods. The Company will adopt the new standard in the first quarter of 2018, and expects the following changes to its financial statements upon adoption, as detailed below: Income from Operations Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit income Income Before Income Taxes (in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 As Reported $ 29,054 $ — $ 23,786 Adjustment (18,801 ) 18,801 — Upon Adoption 10,253 18,801 23,786 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 As Reported $ 51,872 $ — $ 60,615 Adjustment (15,677 ) 15,677 — Upon Adoption 36,195 15,677 60,615 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016 As Reported $ 303,534 $ — $ 250,658 Adjustment (80,665 ) 80,665 — Upon Adoption 222,869 80,665 250,658

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	INVESTMENTS As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company had commercial paper and money market investments of $442.9 million and $485.1 million , respectively, that are classified as cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Investments in marketable equity securities comprised the following: As of March 31, December 31, (in thousands) Total cost $ 269,343 $ 269,343 Gross unrealized gains 164,444 154,886 Total Fair Value $ 433,787 $ 424,229 There were no purchases of marketable equity securities during the first three months of 2017 . The Company settled on $13.3 million of marketable equity securities during the first three months of 2016 , of which $12.9 million were purchased in the first quarter. There were no sales of marketable equity securities for the first three months of 2017 . During the first three months of 2016 , the net realized gains from the sales of marketable equity securities were $1.8 million . The total proceeds from such sales were $6.0 million , of which $1.6 million settled in April 2016. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company held interests in several affiliates; Residential Healthcare (Residential) held a 40% interest in Residential Home Health Illinois, a 42.5% interest in Residential Hospice Illinois and a 40% interest in the joint venture formed between Residential and a Michigan hospital; and Celtic Healthcare (Celtic) held a 40% interest in the joint venture formed between Celtic Healthcare and Allegheny Health Network (AHN). For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company recorded $4.6 million in revenue for services provided to the affiliates of Celtic and Residential. Additionally, Kaplan International Holdings Limited (KIHL) held a 45% interest in a joint venture formed with York University. KIHL agreed to loan the joint venture £25 million , of which, £11.0 million was advanced in 2016. The loan will be repayable over 25 years at an interest rate of 7% and the loan is guaranteed by the University of York.

Acquisitions and Dispositions o

Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Acqusitions and Dispositions [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses	ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS OF BUSINESSES Acquisitions . In April 2017, the Company acquired Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc., a Thomson, GA-based supplier of pressure impregnated kiln-dried lumber and plywood products for fire retardant and preservative applications for approximately $205 million, net of cash acquired. In the first three months of 2017 , the Company acquired four businesses, two in its television broadcasting division and two in its education division for $86.5 million in cash and contingent consideration, and the assumption of $59.1 million in certain pension and postretirement obligations. On January 17, 2017, the Company closed on its agreement with Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and Media General, Inc. to acquire the assets of WCWJ, a CW affiliate television station in Jacksonville, FL and WSLS, an NBC affiliate television station in Roanoke, VA for cash and the assumption of certain pension obligations. The acquisition of WCWJ and WSLS will complement the other stations that GMG operates. In February 2017, Kaplan acquired a 100% interest in Genesis Training Institute, a Dubai-based provider of professional development training in the United Arab Emirates, by purchasing all of its issued and outstanding shares. Additionally, Kaplan acquired a 100% interest in Red Marker Pty Ltd, an Australia-based regulatory technology company by purchasing all of its outstanding shares. These acquisitions are expected to provide certain strategic benefits in the future. During 2016 , the Company acquired five businesses, three businesses included in its education division and two businesses in other businesses. In January 2016, Kaplan acquired a 100% interest in Mander Portman Woodward, a leading provider of high-quality, bespoke education to UK and international students in London, Cambridge and Birmingham, by purchasing all of its issued and outstanding shares. In February 2016, Kaplan acquired a 100% interest in Osborne Books, an educational publisher of learning resources for accounting qualifications in the UK, by purchasing all of its issued and outstanding shares. The primary reason for these acquisitions is based on several strategic benefits expected to be realized in the future. Both of these acquisitions are included in Kaplan International. In September 2016, Group Dekko, Inc. (Dekko) acquired a 100% interest in Electri-Cable Assemblies (ECA), a Shelton, CT-based manufacturer of power, data and electrical solutions for the office furniture industry, by purchasing all of its issued and outstanding shares. Dekko's primary reasons for the acquisition were to complement existing product offerings and provide opportunities for synergies across the businesses. Dekko is included in other businesses. Acquisition-related costs of $1.1 million related to these 2017 acquisitions were expensed as incurred. The aggregate purchase price of the 2017 and 2016 acquisitions was allocated as follows (2017 on a preliminary basis): Purchase Price Allocation As of (in thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accounts receivable $ 386 $ 8,538 Other current assets 130 2,298 Property, plant and equipment 8,960 3,940 Goodwill 42,632 184,118 Indefinite-lived intangible assets 26,600 53,110 Amortized intangible assets 53,307 28,267 Pension and other postretirement benefits liabilities (59,116 ) — Other liabilities (1,217 ) (21,892 ) Deferred income taxes 13,733 (11,009 ) Aggregate purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 85,415 $ 247,370 The 2017 fair values recorded were based upon preliminary valuations and the estimates and assumptions used in such valuations are subject to change, which could be significant, within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The recording of deferred tax assets or liabilities, working capital and the final amount of residual goodwill and other intangibles are not yet finalized. Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the estimated future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The goodwill recorded due to these acquisitions is attributable to the assembled workforces of the acquired companies and expected synergies. No goodwill is expected to be deducted for the acquisitions completed in 2017. The Company expects to deduct $22.2 million of goodwill for income tax purposes for the acquisitions completed in 2016. The acquired companies were consolidated into the Company’s financial statements starting on their respective acquisition dates. The Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations include aggregate revenues and operating loss for the companies acquired in 2017 of $5.5 million and $0.2 million , respectively, for the first three months of 2017 . The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the Company’s results as if the 2017 acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 2016 . The unaudited pro forma information also includes the 2016 acquisitions as if they occurred at the beginning of 2015: Three Months Ended (in thousands) 2017 2016 Operating revenues $ 584,152 $ 614,753 Net income 21,099 39,567 These pro forma results were based on estimates and assumptions, which the Company believes are reasonable, and include the historical results of operations of the acquired companies and adjustments for depreciation and amortization of identified assets and the effect of pre-acquisition transaction related expenses incurred by the Company and the acquired entities. The pro forma information does not include efficiencies, cost reductions and synergies expected to result from the acquisitions. They are not the results that would have been realized had these entities been part of the Company during the periods presented and are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s consolidated results of operations in future periods. Sale of Businesses. In February 2017, Graham Healthcare Group (GHG) completed the sale of Celtic Healthcare of Maryland. The results of GHG are included in other businesses. In January 2016, Kaplan completed the sale of Colloquy, which was included in Kaplan Corporate and Other. Other. In June 2016, Residential and a Michigan hospital formed a joint venture to provide home health services to patients in western Michigan. In connection with this transaction, Residential contributed its western Michigan home health operations to the joint venture and then sold 60% of the newly formed venture to its Michigan hospital partner. Although Residential manages the operations of the joint venture, Residential holds a 40% interest in the joint venture, so the operating results of the joint venture are not consolidated and the pro rata operating results are included in the Company's equity in earnings of affiliates. In June 2016, the Company purchased the outstanding 20% redeemable noncontrolling interest in Residential. At that time, the Company recorded an increase to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $3.0 million , with a corresponding decrease to capital in excess of par value, to reflect the redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest at $24.0 million . Following this transaction, Celtic and Residential combined their business operations to form GHG. The redeemable noncontrolling interest shareholders in Celtic exchanged their 20% interest in Celtic for a 10% mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest in the combined entity and the Company recorded a $4.1 million net increase to the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest to reflect the estimated fair value of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest. The minority shareholders have an option to put their shares to the Company starting in 2020, and are required to put a percentage of their shares in 2022 and 2024, with the remaining shares required to be put by the minority shareholders in 2026. The redemption value is based on an EBITDA multiple, adjusted for working capital and other items, computed annually, with no limit on the amount payable. The Company now owns 90% of GHG. Because the noncontrolling interest is now mandatorily redeemable by the Company by 2026, it is reported as a noncurrent liability at March 31, 2017.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Amortization of intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $6.8 million and $6.3 million , respectively. Amortization of intangible assets is estimated to be approximately $22 million for the remainder of 2017 , $26 million in 2018 , $23 million in 2019 , $21 million in 2020 , $15 million in 2021 and $47 million thereafter. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment, were as follows: (in thousands) Education Television Broadcasting Other Businesses Total Balance as of December 31, 2016 Goodwill $ 1,111,003 $ 168,345 $ 202,141 $ 1,481,489 Accumulated impairment losses (350,850 ) — (7,685 ) (358,535 ) 760,153 168,345 194,456 1,122,954 Acquisitions 20,851 21,781 — 42,632 Dispositions — — (412 ) (412 ) Foreign currency exchange rate changes 14,257 — — 14,257 Balance as of March 31, 2017 Goodwill 1,146,111 190,126 201,729 1,537,966 Accumulated impairment losses (350,850 ) — (7,685 ) (358,535 ) $ 795,261 $ 190,126 $ 194,044 $ 1,179,431 The changes in carrying amount of goodwill at the Company’s education division were as follows: (in thousands) Higher Education Test Preparation Kaplan International Total Balance as of December 31, 2016 Goodwill $ 389,720 $ 166,098 $ 555,185 $ 1,111,003 Accumulated impairment losses (248,591 ) (102,259 ) — (350,850 ) 141,129 63,839 555,185 760,153 Acquisitions — — 20,851 20,851 Foreign currency exchange rate changes 28 — 14,229 14,257 Balance as of March 31, 2017 Goodwill 389,748 166,098 590,265 1,146,111 Accumulated impairment losses (248,591 ) (102,259 ) — (350,850 ) $ 141,157 $ 63,839 $ 590,265 $ 795,261 Other intangible assets consist of the following: As of March 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Useful Life Range Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Accumulated Net Amortized Intangible Assets Student and customer relationships 1–10 years (1) $ 131,975 $ 60,389 $ 71,586 $ 129,616 $ 55,863 $ 73,753 Trade names and trademarks 2–10 years 56,270 30,654 25,616 55,240 29,670 25,570 Network affiliation agreements 15 years 45,900 638 45,262 — — — Databases and technology 3–5 years 9,051 4,565 4,486 5,601 4,368 1,233 Noncompete agreements 2–5 years 1,730 1,464 266 1,730 1,404 326 Other 1–8 years 12,030 5,322 6,708 12,030 4,973 7,057 $ 256,956 $ 103,032 $ 153,924 $ 204,217 $ 96,278 $ 107,939 Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Trade names and trademarks $ 65,953 $ 65,192 FCC licenses 26,600 — Licensure and accreditation 650 834 $ 93,203 $ 66,026 ____________ (1) The Company's student and customer relationships’ minimum useful life was 2 years as of December 31, 2016.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT The Company’s borrowings consist of the following: As of March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 7.25% unsecured notes due February 1, 2019 (1) $ 399,166 $ 399,052 UK Credit facility (2) 92,856 91,316 Other indebtedness 1,322 1,479 Total Debt $ 493,344 $ 491,847 Less: current portion (6,158 ) (6,128 ) Total Long-Term Debt $ 487,186 $ 485,719 ___________ _ (1) The carrying value is net of $0.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. (2) The carrying value is net of $0.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. The Company’s other indebtedness at March 31, 2017 is at interest rates from 2% and 6% and matures from 2019 to 2025 . On July 14, 2016, Kaplan entered into a Facility Agreement (the Kaplan Credit Agreement) among Kaplan International Holdings Limited, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, HSBC BANK PLC as Facility Agent, and other agents party thereto. The Kaplan Credit Agreement provides for a four-year credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of £75 million . Borrowings bear interest at a rate per annum of LIBOR plus an applicable interest rate margin between 1.25% and 1.75% , in each case determined on a quarterly basis by reference to a pricing grid based upon the Company's total leverage ratio. The Kaplan Credit Agreement requires that 6.66% of the amount of the loan be repaid on the first three anniversaries of funding, with the remaining balance due on July 1, 2020. The Kaplan Credit Agreement contains terms and conditions, including remedies in the event of a default by the Company, typical of facilities of this type and requires the Company to maintain a leverage ratio of not greater than 3.5 to 1.0 and a consolidated interest coverage ratio of at least 3.5 to 1.0 based upon the ratio of consolidated adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense as determined pursuant to the Kaplan Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2017, the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants. On July 25, 2016, Kaplan borrowed £75 million under the Kaplan Credit Agreement. On the same date, Kaplan entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a total notional value of £75 million and a maturity date of July 1, 2020. The interest rate swap agreement will pay Kaplan variable interest on the £75 million notional amount at the three-month LIBOR, and Kaplan will pay the counterparties a fixed rate of 0.51% , effectively resulting in a total fixed interest rate of 2.01% on the outstanding borrowings at the current applicable margin of 1.50% . The interest rate swap agreement was entered into to convert the variable rate British pound borrowing under the Kaplan Credit Agreement into a fixed rate borrowing. The Company provided a guarantee on any borrowings under the Kaplan Credit Agreement. Based on the terms of the interest rate swap agreement and the underlying borrowing, the interest rate swap agreement was determined to be effective, and thus qualifies as a cash flow hedge. As such, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap are recorded in other comprehensive income on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , the Company had average borrowings outstanding of approximately $493.0 million and $399.9 million , respectively, at average annual interest rates of approximately 6.3% and 7.2% , respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , the Company incurred net interest expense of $6.8 million and $7.4 million , respectively. At March 31, 2017 , the fair value of the Company’s 7.25% unsecured notes, based on quoted market prices (Level 2 fair value assessment), totaled $431.8 million , compared with the carrying amount of $399.2 million . At December 31, 2016 , the fair value of the Company’s 7.25% unsecured notes, based on quoted market prices (Level 2 fair value assessment), totaled $438.7 million , compared with the carrying amount of $399.1 million . The carrying value of the Company’s other unsecured debt at March 31, 2017 approximates fair value.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows: As of March 31, 2017 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market investments (1) $ — $ 442,864 $ — $ 442,864 Marketable equity securities (3) 433,787 — — 433,787 Other current investments (4) 5,702 17,069 — 22,771 Total Financial Assets $ 439,489 $ 459,933 $ — $ 899,422 Liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (5) $ — $ 43,949 $ — $ 43,949 Interest rate swap (6) — 488 — 488 Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest (7) — — 12,584 12,584 Total Financial Liabilities $ — $ 44,437 $ 12,584 $ 57,021 As of December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market investments (1) $ — $ 435,258 $ — $ 435,258 Commercial paper (2) 49,882 — — 49,882 Marketable equity securities (3) 424,229 — — 424,229 Other current investments (4) 6,957 17,055 — 24,012 Total Financial Assets $ 481,068 $ 452,313 $ — $ 933,381 Liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (5) $ — $ 46,300 $ — $ 46,300 Interest rate swap (6) — 365 — 365 Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest (7) — — 12,584 12,584 Total Financial Liabilities $ — $ 46,665 $ 12,584 $ 59,249 ____________ (1) The Company’s money market investments are included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and the value considers the liquidity of the counterparty. (2) The Company's commercial paper investments with original maturities of three months or less are included in cash and cash equivalents. (3) The Company’s investments in marketable equity securities are classified as available-for-sale. (4) Includes U.S. Government Securities, corporate bonds, mutual funds and time deposits. These investments are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of the security or inputs that include quoted market prices for similar instruments and are classified as either Level 1 or Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy. (5) Includes Graham Holdings Company's Deferred Compensation Plan and supplemental savings plan benefits under the Graham Holdings Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, which are included in accrued compensation and related benefits. These plans measure the market value of a participant's balance in a notional investment account that is comprised primarily of mutual funds, which are based on observable market prices. However, since the deferred compensation obligations are not exchanged in an active market, they are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on deferred compensation are included in operating income. (6) Included in Other Liabilities. The Company utilized a market approach model using the notional amount of the interest rate swap multiplied by the observable inputs of time to maturity and market interest rates. (7) The fair value of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest is based on an EBITDA multiple, adjusted for working capital and other items, which approximates fair value.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE The Company's unvested restricted stock awards contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends and, therefore, are considered participating securities for purposes of computing earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The diluted earnings per share computed under the two-class method is lower than the diluted earnings per share computed under the treasury stock method, resulting in the presentation of the lower amount in diluted earnings per share. The computation of the earnings per share under the two-class method excludes the income attributable to the unvested restricted stock awards from the numerator and excludes the dilutive impact of those underlying shares from the denominator. The following reflects the Company's net income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations using the two-class method: Three Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2017 2016 Numerator: Numerator for basic earnings per share: Net income attributable to Graham Holdings Company common stockholders $ 21,086 $ 37,780 Less: Dividends paid-common stock outstanding and unvested restricted shares (14,202 ) (13,758 ) Undistributed earnings 6,884 24,022 Percent allocated to common stockholders 99.04 % 98.64 % 6,818 23,695 Add: Dividends paid-common stock outstanding 14,066 13,574 Numerator for basic earnings per share $ 20,884 $ 37,269 Add: Additional undistributed earnings due to dilutive stock options — 2 Numerator for diluted earnings per share $ 20,884 $ 37,271 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share: Weighted average shares outstanding 5,535 5,623 Add: Effect of dilutive stock options 34 29 Denominator for diluted earnings per share 5,569 5,652 Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders: Basic earnings per share $ 3.77 $ 6.63 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.75 $ 6.59 Diluted earnings per share excludes the following weighted average potential common shares, as the effect would be antidilutive, as computed under the treasury stock method: Three Months Ended (in thousands) 2017 2016 Weighted average restricted stock 28 38 The diluted earnings per share amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 exclude the effects of 102,000 stock options outstanding, as their inclusion would have been antidilutive due to a market condition. The diluted earnings per share amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 exclude the effects of 5,450 and 6,100 restricted stock awards, respectively, as their inclusion would have been antidilutive due to a performance condition. In the three months ended March 31, 2017 , and March 31, 2016 , the Company declared regular dividends totaling $2.54 , and $2.42 respectively.

Pension and Postretirement Plan

Pension and Postretirement Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension and Postretirement Plans	PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS Defined Benefit Plans. The total benefit arising from the Company’s defined benefit pension plans consists of the following components: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Service cost $ 4,914 $ 5,342 Interest cost 11,986 13,073 Expected return on assets (30,337 ) (30,548 ) Amortization of prior service cost 43 74 Recognized actuarial gain (1,294 ) — Net Periodic Benefit $ (14,688 ) $ (12,059 ) The total cost arising from the Company’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) consists of the following components: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Service cost $ 214 $ 246 Interest cost 1,058 1,096 Amortization of prior service cost 114 114 Recognized actuarial loss 444 665 Net Periodic Cost $ 1,830 $ 2,121 Defined Benefit Plan Assets. The Company’s defined benefit pension obligations are funded by a portfolio made up of a U.S. stock index fund, a relatively small number of stocks and high-quality fixed-income securities that are held by a third-party trustee. The assets of the Company’s pension plan were allocated as follows: As of March 31, December 31, U.S. equities 50 % 53 % U.S. stock index fund 31 % 30 % U.S. fixed income 13 % 11 % International equities 6 % 6 % 100 % 100 % The Company manages approximately 45% of the pension assets internally, of which the majority is invested in a U.S. stock index fund with the remaining investments in Berkshire Hathaway stock and short-term fixed income securities. The remaining 55% of plan assets are still managed by two investment companies. The goal for the investments is to produce moderate long-term growth in the value of these assets, while protecting them against large decreases in value. Both investment managers may invest in a combination of equity and fixed-income securities and cash. The managers are not permitted to invest in securities of the Company or in alternative investments. The investment managers cannot invest more than 20% of the assets at the time of purchase in the stock of Berkshire Hathaway or more than 10% of the assets in the securities of any other single issuer, except for obligations of the U.S. Government, without receiving prior approval from the Plan administrator. As of March 31, 2017 , the investment managers can invest no more than 23% of the assets they manage in specified international exchanges, at the time the investment is made, and no less than 10% of the assets could be invested in fixed-income securities. In determining the expected rate of return on plan assets, the Company considers the relative weighting of plan assets, the historical performance of total plan assets and individual asset classes and economic and other indicators of future performance. In addition, the Company may consult with and consider the input of financial and other professionals in developing appropriate return benchmarks. The Company evaluated its defined benefit pension plan asset portfolio for the existence of significant concentrations (defined as greater than 10% of plan assets) of credit risk as of March 31, 2017 . Types of concentrations that were evaluated include, but are not limited to, investment concentrations in a single entity, type of industry, foreign country and individual fund. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the pension plan held investments in one common stock and one U.S. stock index fund that exceeded 10% of total plan assets. These investments were valued at $990.9 million and $978.8 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively, or approximately 47% and 48% , respectively, of total plan assets. Other Postretirement Plans. The total cost arising from the Company’s other postretirement plans consists of the following components: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Service cost $ 257 $ 346 Interest cost 195 308 Amortization of prior service credit (37 ) (84 ) Recognized actuarial gain (973 ) (375 ) Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost $ (558 ) $ 195

Other Non-Operating Income

Other Non-Operating Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Non-Operating Income	OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME A summary of non-operating income is as follows: Three Months Ended (in thousands) 2017 2016 Foreign currency gain (loss), net 1,728 (5,443 ) (Loss) gain on sales of businesses (342 ) 18,931 Gain on sales of marketable equity securities — 1,754 Other, net (537 ) (146 ) Total Other Non-Operating Income $ 849 $ 15,096 In the first quarter of 2016, Kaplan sold Colloquy, which was a part of Kaplan corporate and other, for a gain of $18.9 million .

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The other comprehensive income consists of the following components: Three Months Ended March 31 2017 2016 Before-Tax Income After-Tax Before-Tax Income After-Tax (in thousands) Amount Tax Amount Amount Tax Amount Foreign currency translation adjustments: Translation adjustments arising during the period $ 13,668 $ — $ 13,668 $ 3,845 $ — $ 3,845 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains for the period, net 9,558 (3,823 ) 5,735 343 (137 ) 206 Reclassification of realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income — — — (1,754 ) 701 (1,053 ) 9,558 (3,823 ) 5,735 (1,411 ) 564 (847 ) Pension and other postretirement plans: Amortization of net prior service cost included in net income 120 (48 ) 72 104 (41 ) 63 Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss included in net income (1,823 ) 729 (1,094 ) 290 (116 ) 174 (1,703 ) 681 (1,022 ) 394 (157 ) 237 Cash flow hedge: Loss for the period (124 ) 25 (99 ) — — — Other Comprehensive Income $ 21,399 $ (3,117 ) $ 18,282 $ 2,828 $ 407 $ 3,235 The accumulated balances related to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: (in thousands, net of taxes) Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gain on Available-for- Sale Securities Unrealized Gain on Pensions and Other Postretirement Plans Cash Flow Hedge Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ (26,998 ) $ 92,931 $ 170,830 $ (277 ) $ 236,486 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 13,668 5,735 — (124 ) 19,279 Net amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — — (1,022 ) 25 (997 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 13,668 5,735 (1,022 ) (99 ) 18,282 Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ (13,330 ) $ 98,666 $ 169,808 $ (376 ) $ 254,768 The amounts and line items of reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) are as follows: Three Months Ended Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (in thousands) 2017 2016 Unrealized Gains on Available-for-sale Securities: Realized gain for the period $ — $ (1,754 ) Other income, net — 701 Provision for Income Taxes — (1,053 ) Net of Tax Pension and Other Postretirement Plans: Amortization of net prior service cost 120 104 (1) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss (1,823 ) 290 (1) (1,703 ) 394 Before tax 681 (157 ) Provision for Income Taxes (1,022 ) 237 Net of Tax Cash Flow Hedge 31 — Interest expense (6 ) — Provision for Income Taxes 25 — Net of Tax Total reclassification for the period $ (997 ) $ (816 ) Net of Tax ____________ (1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement plan cost (see Note 8).

Contingencies

Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	CONTINGENCIES Litigation, Legal and Other Matters. The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various legal, regulatory and other proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although the outcomes of these proceedings against the Company cannot be predicted with certainty, based on currently available information, management believes that there are no existing claims or proceedings that are likely to have a material effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, based on currently available information, management believes it is reasonably possible that future losses from existing legal, regulatory and other proceedings in excess of the amounts accrued could reach approximately $20 million . ED Program Reviews. ED has undertaken program reviews at various KHE locations. Currently, there are five open program reviews, four of which are at campuses that were formerly a part of the KHE Campuses business, including the ED’s final reports on the program reviews at former KHE Hammond, IN, San Antonio, TX, Broomall, PA, and Pittsburgh, PA, locations. Kaplan retains responsibility for any financial obligation resulting from the ED program reviews at the KHE Campuses business that were open at the time of sale. On February 23, 2015, the ED began a review of Kaplan University. The review will assess Kaplan’s administration of its Title IV, HEA programs and will initially focus on the 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015 award years. On December 17, 2015, Kaplan University received a notice from the ED that it had been placed on provisional certification status until September 30, 2018, in connection with the open and ongoing ED program review. The ED has not notified Kaplan University of any negative findings. However, at this time, Kaplan cannot predict the outcome of this review, when it will be completed or any liability or other limitations that the ED may place on Kaplan University as a result of this review. During the period of provisional certification, Kaplan University must obtain prior ED approval to open a new location, add an educational program, acquire another school or make any other significant change. The Company does not expect the open program reviews to have a material impact on KHE; however, the results of open program reviews and their impact on Kaplan’s operations are uncertain.

Business Segments

Business Segments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments	BUSINESS SEGMENTS The Company has four reportable segments: Kaplan Higher Education, Kaplan Test Preparation, Kaplan International and television broadcasting. The following table summarizes financial information related to each of the Company's business segments: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Operating Revenues Education $ 372,897 $ 401,076 Television broadcasting 91,496 92,018 Other businesses 118,324 108,716 Corporate office — — Intersegment elimination — (70 ) $ 582,717 $ 601,740 Income (Loss) from Operations Education $ 9,031 $ 14,488 Television broadcasting 25,969 41,220 Other businesses (10,564 ) (5,730 ) Corporate office 4,618 1,894 $ 29,054 $ 51,872 Equity in Earnings of Affiliates, Net 649 1,004 Interest Expense, Net (6,766 ) (7,357 ) Other Income, Net 849 15,096 Income Before Income Taxes $ 23,786 $ 60,615 Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment Education $ 8,584 $ 11,103 Television broadcasting 2,594 2,377 Other businesses 3,184 3,027 Corporate office 290 254 $ 14,652 $ 16,761 Amortization of Intangible Assets Education $ 1,120 $ 1,681 Television broadcasting 902 63 Other businesses 4,814 4,518 Corporate office — — $ 6,836 $ 6,262 Net Pension (Credit) Expense Education $ 2,706 $ 3,109 Television broadcasting 493 439 Other businesses 483 254 Corporate office (18,370 ) (15,861 ) $ (14,688 ) $ (12,059 ) Asset information for the Company’s business segments are as follows: As of (in thousands) March 31, December 31, Identifiable Assets Education $ 1,475,285 $ 1,479,267 Television broadcasting 445,278 336,631 Other businesses 698,908 796,935 Corporate office 466,130 455,209 $ 3,085,601 $ 3,068,042 Investments in Marketable Equity Securities 433,787 424,229 Investments in Affiliates 60,287 58,806 Prepaid Pension Cost 836,430 881,593 Total Assets $ 4,416,105 $ 4,432,670 The Company’s education division comprises the following operating segments: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Operating Revenues Higher education $ 144,310 $ 165,549 Test preparation 64,568 66,462 Kaplan international 164,562 169,287 Kaplan corporate and other 14 125 Intersegment elimination (557 ) (347 ) $ 372,897 $ 401,076 Income (Loss) from Operations Higher education $ 12,604 $ 21,306 Test preparation (2,864 ) (2,310 ) Kaplan international 7,707 4,897 Kaplan corporate and other (8,469 ) (9,405 ) Intersegment elimination 53 — $ 9,031 $ 14,488 Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment Higher education $ 3,431 $ 4,175 Test preparation 1,341 1,781 Kaplan international 3,682 5,060 Kaplan corporate and other 130 87 $ 8,584 $ 11,103 Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 1,120 $ 1,681 Pension Expense Higher education $ 2,044 $ 1,905 Test preparation 911 768 Kaplan international 87 67 Kaplan corporate and other (336 ) 369 $ 2,706 $ 3,109 Asset information for the Company's education division is as follows: As of (in thousands) March 31, December 31, Identifiable assets Higher education $ 321,573 $ 373,127 Test preparation 133,061 133,709 Kaplan international 1,000,432 950,922 Kaplan corporate and other 20,219 21,509 $ 1,475,285 $ 1,479,267

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Organization, Basis of Presentation And Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation – The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with: (i) generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information; (ii) the instructions to Form 10-Q; and (iii) the guidance of Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for financial statements required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They include the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of the Company, including its domestic and foreign subsidiaries that are more than 50% owned or otherwise controlled by the Company. As permitted under such rules, certain notes and other financial information normally required by GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Management believes the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of and for the periods presented herein. The Company’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 may not be indicative of the Company’s future results. These condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 . The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported herein. Management bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be affected by changes in those estimates.
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements – In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued comprehensive new guidance that supersedes all existing revenue recognition guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to the guidance that defers the effective date by one year. The new guidance requires revenue to be recognized when the Company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance also significantly expands the disclosure requirements for revenue recognition. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard permits two implementation approaches, full retrospective, requiring retrospective application of the new guidance with a restatement of prior years, or modified retrospective, requiring prospective application of the new guidance with disclosure of results under the old guidance in the first year of adoption. The Company anticipates adopting the standard using the modified retrospective approach. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and believes such evaluation will extend over several future periods because of the significance of the changes to the Company’s policies and business processes. In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that substantially revises the recognition, measurement and presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities. The new guidance, among other things, requires, (i) equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, with some exceptions, (ii) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, (iii) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (iv) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements, and (v) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that requires, among other things, a lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset representing an entity's right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and a liability for lease payments on its balance sheet, regardless of classification of a lease as operating or financing. For leases with a term of twelve months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and liabilities and account for the lease similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. This new guidance supersedes all prior guidance. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The standard requires lessees and lessors to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that simplifies the accounting for stock-based compensation. The new guidance (i) requires all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies to be recognized in the income statement with the tax effects of vested or exercised awards treated as discrete items. Additionally, excess tax benefits will be recognized regardless of whether the benefit reduces taxes payable in the current period, effectively eliminating the APIC pool, (ii) concludes excess tax benefits should be classified as an operating activity in the statement of cash flows, (iii) requires an entity to make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate a forfeiture rate for awards or account for forfeitures as they occur, (iv) changes the threshold for equity classification for cash settlements of awards for withholding requirements to the maximum statutory tax rate in the applicable jurisdiction and (v) concludes cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax-withholding purposes should be classified as a financing activity in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2017. As a result of adoption, the Company recognized a $5.9 million excess tax benefit as a discrete item in its tax provision related to the vesting of restricted stock awards in the first quarter of 2017. This tax benefit is classified as an operating activity on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Additionally, the Company elected to account for forfeitures of stock awards as they occur and not estimate a forfeiture rate. The Company does not expect this election to have a material impact on its financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that clarifies how restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be presented in the statement of cash flows. The guidance requires the cash flow statement to show changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, which eliminates the presentation of transfers between cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the new guidance retrospectively as of December 31, 2016. The prior period has been adjusted to reflect this adoption, as detailed below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 As Previously As (in thousands) Reported Adjustment Adopted Cash Flows from Operating Activities Decrease in Restricted Cash $ (13,888 ) $ 13,888 $ — Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 46,994 13,888 60,882 Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (223,620 ) 13,888 (209,732 ) Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Year 754,207 20,745 774,952 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Year 530,587 34,633 565,220 In January 2017, the FASB issued new guidance which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The new guidance eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test, which required entities to determine the implied fair value of goodwill as of the test date to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, an entity should continue to test goodwill for impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount (Step 1), and an impairment charge will be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued new guidance that changes the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost for defined benefit plans. The guidance requires an issuer to disaggregate the service cost component of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost from other components. Under the new guidance, service cost will be included in the same line item(s) as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the period, while the other components will be recognized after income from operations. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The guidance must be applied retrospectively; however, a practical expedient is available which permits an employer to use amounts previously disclosed in its pension and postretirement plans footnote for the prior comparative periods. The Company will adopt the new standard in the first quarter of 2018, and expects the following changes to its financial statements upon adoption, as detailed below: Income from Operations Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit income Income Before Income Taxes (in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 As Reported $ 29,054 $ — $ 23,786 Adjustment (18,801 ) 18,801 — Upon Adoption 10,253 18,801 23,786 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 As Reported $ 51,872 $ — $ 60,615 Adjustment (15,677 ) 15,677 — Upon Adoption 36,195 15,677 60,615 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016 As Reported $ 303,534 $ — $ 250,658 Adjustment (80,665 ) 80,665 — Upon Adoption 222,869 80,665 250,658

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Organization, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption	The prior period has been adjusted to reflect this adoption, as detailed below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 As Previously As (in thousands) Reported Adjustment Adopted Cash Flows from Operating Activities Decrease in Restricted Cash $ (13,888 ) $ 13,888 $ — Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 46,994 13,888 60,882 Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (223,620 ) 13,888 (209,732 ) Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Year 754,207 20,745 774,952 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Year 530,587 34,633 565,220
Schedule of Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements	The Company will adopt the new standard in the first quarter of 2018, and expects the following changes to its financial statements upon adoption, as detailed below: Income from Operations Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit income Income Before Income Taxes (in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 As Reported $ 29,054 $ — $ 23,786 Adjustment (18,801 ) 18,801 — Upon Adoption 10,253 18,801 23,786 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 As Reported $ 51,872 $ — $ 60,615 Adjustment (15,677 ) 15,677 — Upon Adoption 36,195 15,677 60,615 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016 As Reported $ 303,534 $ — $ 250,658 Adjustment (80,665 ) 80,665 — Upon Adoption 222,869 80,665 250,658

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Investments [Abstract]
Investments in Marketable Equity Securities	Investments in marketable equity securities comprised the following: As of March 31, December 31, (in thousands) Total cost $ 269,343 $ 269,343 Gross unrealized gains 164,444 154,886 Total Fair Value $ 433,787 $ 424,229

Acquisitions and Dispositions21

Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Acqusitions and Dispositions [Abstract]
Schedule of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	The aggregate purchase price of the 2017 and 2016 acquisitions was allocated as follows (2017 on a preliminary basis): Purchase Price Allocation As of (in thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accounts receivable $ 386 $ 8,538 Other current assets 130 2,298 Property, plant and equipment 8,960 3,940 Goodwill 42,632 184,118 Indefinite-lived intangible assets 26,600 53,110 Amortized intangible assets 53,307 28,267 Pension and other postretirement benefits liabilities (59,116 ) — Other liabilities (1,217 ) (21,892 ) Deferred income taxes 13,733 (11,009 ) Aggregate purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 85,415 $ 247,370
Acquisition Pro Forma Financial Information	The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the Company’s results as if the 2017 acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 2016 . The unaudited pro forma information also includes the 2016 acquisitions as if they occurred at the beginning of 2015: Three Months Ended (in thousands) 2017 2016 Operating revenues $ 584,152 $ 614,753 Net income 21,099 39,567

Goodwill and Other Intangible22

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment, were as follows: (in thousands) Education Television Broadcasting Other Businesses Total Balance as of December 31, 2016 Goodwill $ 1,111,003 $ 168,345 $ 202,141 $ 1,481,489 Accumulated impairment losses (350,850 ) — (7,685 ) (358,535 ) 760,153 168,345 194,456 1,122,954 Acquisitions 20,851 21,781 — 42,632 Dispositions — — (412 ) (412 ) Foreign currency exchange rate changes 14,257 — — 14,257 Balance as of March 31, 2017 Goodwill 1,146,111 190,126 201,729 1,537,966 Accumulated impairment losses (350,850 ) — (7,685 ) (358,535 ) $ 795,261 $ 190,126 $ 194,044 $ 1,179,431
Other Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets consist of the following: As of March 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Useful Life Range Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Accumulated Net Amortized Intangible Assets Student and customer relationships 1–10 years (1) $ 131,975 $ 60,389 $ 71,586 $ 129,616 $ 55,863 $ 73,753 Trade names and trademarks 2–10 years 56,270 30,654 25,616 55,240 29,670 25,570 Network affiliation agreements 15 years 45,900 638 45,262 — — — Databases and technology 3–5 years 9,051 4,565 4,486 5,601 4,368 1,233 Noncompete agreements 2–5 years 1,730 1,464 266 1,730 1,404 326 Other 1–8 years 12,030 5,322 6,708 12,030 4,973 7,057 $ 256,956 $ 103,032 $ 153,924 $ 204,217 $ 96,278 $ 107,939 Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Trade names and trademarks $ 65,953 $ 65,192 FCC licenses 26,600 — Licensure and accreditation 650 834 $ 93,203 $ 66,026 ____________ (1) The Company's student and customer relationships’ minimum useful life was 2 years as of December 31, 2016.
Education [Member]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The changes in carrying amount of goodwill at the Company’s education division were as follows: (in thousands) Higher Education Test Preparation Kaplan International Total Balance as of December 31, 2016 Goodwill $ 389,720 $ 166,098 $ 555,185 $ 1,111,003 Accumulated impairment losses (248,591 ) (102,259 ) — (350,850 ) 141,129 63,839 555,185 760,153 Acquisitions — — 20,851 20,851 Foreign currency exchange rate changes 28 — 14,229 14,257 Balance as of March 31, 2017 Goodwill 389,748 166,098 590,265 1,146,111 Accumulated impairment losses (248,591 ) (102,259 ) — (350,850 ) $ 141,157 $ 63,839 $ 590,265 $ 795,261

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Debt	The Company’s borrowings consist of the following: As of March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 7.25% unsecured notes due February 1, 2019 (1) $ 399,166 $ 399,052 UK Credit facility (2) 92,856 91,316 Other indebtedness 1,322 1,479 Total Debt $ 493,344 $ 491,847 Less: current portion (6,158 ) (6,128 ) Total Long-Term Debt $ 487,186 $ 485,719 ___________ _ (1) The carrying value is net of $0.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. (2) The carrying value is net of $0.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows: As of March 31, 2017 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market investments (1) $ — $ 442,864 $ — $ 442,864 Marketable equity securities (3) 433,787 — — 433,787 Other current investments (4) 5,702 17,069 — 22,771 Total Financial Assets $ 439,489 $ 459,933 $ — $ 899,422 Liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (5) $ — $ 43,949 $ — $ 43,949 Interest rate swap (6) — 488 — 488 Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest (7) — — 12,584 12,584 Total Financial Liabilities $ — $ 44,437 $ 12,584 $ 57,021 As of December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Money market investments (1) $ — $ 435,258 $ — $ 435,258 Commercial paper (2) 49,882 — — 49,882 Marketable equity securities (3) 424,229 — — 424,229 Other current investments (4) 6,957 17,055 — 24,012 Total Financial Assets $ 481,068 $ 452,313 $ — $ 933,381 Liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (5) $ — $ 46,300 $ — $ 46,300 Interest rate swap (6) — 365 — 365 Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest (7) — — 12,584 12,584 Total Financial Liabilities $ — $ 46,665 $ 12,584 $ 59,249 ____________ (1) The Company’s money market investments are included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and the value considers the liquidity of the counterparty. (2) The Company's commercial paper investments with original maturities of three months or less are included in cash and cash equivalents. (3) The Company’s investments in marketable equity securities are classified as available-for-sale. (4) Includes U.S. Government Securities, corporate bonds, mutual funds and time deposits. These investments are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of the security or inputs that include quoted market prices for similar instruments and are classified as either Level 1 or Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy. (5) Includes Graham Holdings Company's Deferred Compensation Plan and supplemental savings plan benefits under the Graham Holdings Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, which are included in accrued compensation and related benefits. These plans measure the market value of a participant's balance in a notional investment account that is comprised primarily of mutual funds, which are based on observable market prices. However, since the deferred compensation obligations are not exchanged in an active market, they are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on deferred compensation are included in operating income. (6) Included in Other Liabilities. The Company utilized a market approach model using the notional amount of the interest rate swap multiplied by the observable inputs of time to maturity and market interest rates. (7) The fair value of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest is based on an EBITDA multiple, adjusted for working capital and other items, which approximates fair value.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Summary of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following reflects the Company's net income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations using the two-class method: Three Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2017 2016 Numerator: Numerator for basic earnings per share: Net income attributable to Graham Holdings Company common stockholders $ 21,086 $ 37,780 Less: Dividends paid-common stock outstanding and unvested restricted shares (14,202 ) (13,758 ) Undistributed earnings 6,884 24,022 Percent allocated to common stockholders 99.04 % 98.64 % 6,818 23,695 Add: Dividends paid-common stock outstanding 14,066 13,574 Numerator for basic earnings per share $ 20,884 $ 37,269 Add: Additional undistributed earnings due to dilutive stock options — 2 Numerator for diluted earnings per share $ 20,884 $ 37,271 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share: Weighted average shares outstanding 5,535 5,623 Add: Effect of dilutive stock options 34 29 Denominator for diluted earnings per share 5,569 5,652 Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders: Basic earnings per share $ 3.77 $ 6.63 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.75 $ 6.59
Antidilutive Weighted Average Restricted Stock and Options	Diluted earnings per share excludes the following weighted average potential common shares, as the effect would be antidilutive, as computed under the treasury stock method: Three Months Ended (in thousands) 2017 2016 Weighted average restricted stock 28 38

Pension and Postretirement Pl26

Pension and Postretirement Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	Defined Benefit Plans. The total benefit arising from the Company’s defined benefit pension plans consists of the following components: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Service cost $ 4,914 $ 5,342 Interest cost 11,986 13,073 Expected return on assets (30,337 ) (30,548 ) Amortization of prior service cost 43 74 Recognized actuarial gain (1,294 ) — Net Periodic Benefit $ (14,688 ) $ (12,059 )
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The assets of the Company’s pension plan were allocated as follows: As of March 31, December 31, U.S. equities 50 % 53 % U.S. stock index fund 31 % 30 % U.S. fixed income 13 % 11 % International equities 6 % 6 % 100 % 100 %
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) [Member]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	The total cost arising from the Company’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) consists of the following components: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Service cost $ 214 $ 246 Interest cost 1,058 1,096 Amortization of prior service cost 114 114 Recognized actuarial loss 444 665 Net Periodic Cost $ 1,830 $ 2,121
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	Other Postretirement Plans. The total cost arising from the Company’s other postretirement plans consists of the following components: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Service cost $ 257 $ 346 Interest cost 195 308 Amortization of prior service credit (37 ) (84 ) Recognized actuarial gain (973 ) (375 ) Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost $ (558 ) $ 195

Other Non-Operating Income (Tab

Other Non-Operating Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Summary of non-operating income	A summary of non-operating income is as follows: Three Months Ended (in thousands) 2017 2016 Foreign currency gain (loss), net 1,728 (5,443 ) (Loss) gain on sales of businesses (342 ) 18,931 Gain on sales of marketable equity securities — 1,754 Other, net (537 ) (146 ) Total Other Non-Operating Income $ 849 $ 15,096

Accumulated Other Comprehensi28

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Summary of Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	The other comprehensive income consists of the following components: Three Months Ended March 31 2017 2016 Before-Tax Income After-Tax Before-Tax Income After-Tax (in thousands) Amount Tax Amount Amount Tax Amount Foreign currency translation adjustments: Translation adjustments arising during the period $ 13,668 $ — $ 13,668 $ 3,845 $ — $ 3,845 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Unrealized gains for the period, net 9,558 (3,823 ) 5,735 343 (137 ) 206 Reclassification of realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income — — — (1,754 ) 701 (1,053 ) 9,558 (3,823 ) 5,735 (1,411 ) 564 (847 ) Pension and other postretirement plans: Amortization of net prior service cost included in net income 120 (48 ) 72 104 (41 ) 63 Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss included in net income (1,823 ) 729 (1,094 ) 290 (116 ) 174 (1,703 ) 681 (1,022 ) 394 (157 ) 237 Cash flow hedge: Loss for the period (124 ) 25 (99 ) — — — Other Comprehensive Income $ 21,399 $ (3,117 ) $ 18,282 $ 2,828 $ 407 $ 3,235
Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	The accumulated balances related to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: (in thousands, net of taxes) Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gain on Available-for- Sale Securities Unrealized Gain on Pensions and Other Postretirement Plans Cash Flow Hedge Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ (26,998 ) $ 92,931 $ 170,830 $ (277 ) $ 236,486 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 13,668 5,735 — (124 ) 19,279 Net amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — — (1,022 ) 25 (997 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 13,668 5,735 (1,022 ) (99 ) 18,282 Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ (13,330 ) $ 98,666 $ 169,808 $ (376 ) $ 254,768
Summary of Amounts and Line Items of reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	The amounts and line items of reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) are as follows: Three Months Ended Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (in thousands) 2017 2016 Unrealized Gains on Available-for-sale Securities: Realized gain for the period $ — $ (1,754 ) Other income, net — 701 Provision for Income Taxes — (1,053 ) Net of Tax Pension and Other Postretirement Plans: Amortization of net prior service cost 120 104 (1) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss (1,823 ) 290 (1) (1,703 ) 394 Before tax 681 (157 ) Provision for Income Taxes (1,022 ) 237 Net of Tax Cash Flow Hedge 31 — Interest expense (6 ) — Provision for Income Taxes 25 — Net of Tax Total reclassification for the period $ (997 ) $ (816 ) Net of Tax ____________ (1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement plan cost (see Note 8).

Business Segments (Tables)

Business Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Summary of Segment Reporting Information, by Operating Segment	The following table summarizes financial information related to each of the Company's business segments: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Operating Revenues Education $ 372,897 $ 401,076 Television broadcasting 91,496 92,018 Other businesses 118,324 108,716 Corporate office — — Intersegment elimination — (70 ) $ 582,717 $ 601,740 Income (Loss) from Operations Education $ 9,031 $ 14,488 Television broadcasting 25,969 41,220 Other businesses (10,564 ) (5,730 ) Corporate office 4,618 1,894 $ 29,054 $ 51,872 Equity in Earnings of Affiliates, Net 649 1,004 Interest Expense, Net (6,766 ) (7,357 ) Other Income, Net 849 15,096 Income Before Income Taxes $ 23,786 $ 60,615 Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment Education $ 8,584 $ 11,103 Television broadcasting 2,594 2,377 Other businesses 3,184 3,027 Corporate office 290 254 $ 14,652 $ 16,761 Amortization of Intangible Assets Education $ 1,120 $ 1,681 Television broadcasting 902 63 Other businesses 4,814 4,518 Corporate office — — $ 6,836 $ 6,262 Net Pension (Credit) Expense Education $ 2,706 $ 3,109 Television broadcasting 493 439 Other businesses 483 254 Corporate office (18,370 ) (15,861 ) $ (14,688 ) $ (12,059 ) Asset information for the Company’s business segments are as follows: As of (in thousands) March 31, December 31, Identifiable Assets Education $ 1,475,285 $ 1,479,267 Television broadcasting 445,278 336,631 Other businesses 698,908 796,935 Corporate office 466,130 455,209 $ 3,085,601 $ 3,068,042 Investments in Marketable Equity Securities 433,787 424,229 Investments in Affiliates 60,287 58,806 Prepaid Pension Cost 836,430 881,593 Total Assets $ 4,416,105 $ 4,432,670
Education [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Summary of Segment Reporting Information, by Operating Segment	The Company’s education division comprises the following operating segments: Three Months Ended March 31 (in thousands) 2017 2016 Operating Revenues Higher education $ 144,310 $ 165,549 Test preparation 64,568 66,462 Kaplan international 164,562 169,287 Kaplan corporate and other 14 125 Intersegment elimination (557 ) (347 ) $ 372,897 $ 401,076 Income (Loss) from Operations Higher education $ 12,604 $ 21,306 Test preparation (2,864 ) (2,310 ) Kaplan international 7,707 4,897 Kaplan corporate and other (8,469 ) (9,405 ) Intersegment elimination 53 — $ 9,031 $ 14,488 Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment Higher education $ 3,431 $ 4,175 Test preparation 1,341 1,781 Kaplan international 3,682 5,060 Kaplan corporate and other 130 87 $ 8,584 $ 11,103 Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 1,120 $ 1,681 Pension Expense Higher education $ 2,044 $ 1,905 Test preparation 911 768 Kaplan international 87 67 Kaplan corporate and other (336 ) 369 $ 2,706 $ 3,109 Asset information for the Company's education division is as follows: As of (in thousands) March 31, December 31, Identifiable assets Higher education $ 321,573 $ 373,127 Test preparation 133,061 133,709 Kaplan international 1,000,432 950,922 Kaplan corporate and other 20,219 21,509 $ 1,475,285 $ 1,479,267

Organization, Basis of Presen30

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Organization and Basis of Presentation) (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017TelevisionStation
Percentage of ownership indicating control for consolidation purposes	more than 50%
Television Broadcasting [Member]
Number of television broadcast stations	7

Organization, Basis of Presen31

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Recent Accounting Pronouncements) (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Excess tax benefit recognized	$ 5.9

Organization, Basis of Presen32

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Recent Accounting Pronouncements) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	$ 91,901	$ 60,882
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(13,474)	(209,732)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 657,342	565,220	$ 670,816	$ 774,952
As previously reported [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Decrease in Restricted Cash		(13,888)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		46,994
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash		(223,620)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		530,587		754,207
Adjustment [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Decrease in Restricted Cash		13,888
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		13,888
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash		13,888
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		34,633		20,745
As Adopted [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Decrease in Restricted Cash		0
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		60,882
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash		(209,732)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		$ 565,220		$ 774,952

Organization, Basis of Presen33

Organization, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Recent Accounting Pronouncements)(Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Item Effected [Line Items]
Income from Operations	$ 29,054	$ 51,872
Income before income taxes	23,786	60,615
As reported [Member]
Item Effected [Line Items]
Income from Operations	29,054	51,872	$ 303,534
Non-operating pension and postretirement income	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	23,786	60,615	250,658
Adjustment [Member]
Item Effected [Line Items]
Income from Operations	(18,801)	(15,677)	(80,665)
Non-operating pension and postretirement income	18,801	15,677	80,665
Income before income taxes	0	0	0
Upon Adoption [Member]
Item Effected [Line Items]
Income from Operations	10,253	36,195	222,869
Non-operating pension and postretirement income	18,801	15,677	80,665
Income before income taxes	$ 23,786	$ 60,615	$ 250,658

Investments (Narrative) (Detail

Investments (Narrative) (Details)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016GBP (£)
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Commercial paper and money market investments		$ 442,900,000			$ 485,100,000
Marketable equity securities		433,787,000			$ 424,229,000
Cash paid for new marketable equity securities		0	$ 13,271,000
Marketable equity securities purchased		0	12,900,000
Gain on sales of marketable equity securities			1,800,000
Proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities		$ 0	$ 6,000,000
Proceeds from Q1 sales of marketable securities settled in April 2016	$ 1,600,000
Residential Home Health Illinois [Member] | Residential Healthcare Group Inc [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		40.00%		40.00%
Residential Hospice Illinois [Member] | Residential Healthcare Group Inc [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		42.50%		42.50%
Residential Healthcare Michigan hospital joint venture [Member] | Residential Healthcare Group Inc [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		40.00%		40.00%
Celtic Healthcare Allegheny Health Network Joint Venture [Member] | Celtic Healthcare [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		40.00%		40.00%
Revenue from Related Parties		$ 4,600,000
York Joint Venture [Member] | York University [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		45.00%		45.00%
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent | £				£ 25,000,000
Advances to Affiliate | £						£ 11,000,000
Loan Receivable, Payment Terms		25 years
Loan Receivable Fixed Interest Rate		7.00%

Investments (Investments in Mar

Investments (Investments in Marketable Equity Securities) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Total cost	$ 269,343	$ 269,343
Gross unrealized gains	164,444	154,886
Total Fair Value	$ 433,787	$ 424,229

Acquisitions and Dispositions36

Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses (Acquisitions) (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)business	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)business	Feb. 28, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired | business		4		5
Acqusition purchase price		$ 86,500
Pension and other post retirement benefits liabilities		(59,100)
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs		1,100
Goodwill expected to be deductible for income tax purposes				$ 22,200
Revenues of acquired companies since acquisition date		5,500
Operating income of acquired companies since acquisition date		200
Purchase Price Net of Cash		$ 85,415	$ 198,179
Other Businesses [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired | business				2
Education [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired | business		2		3
Television Broadcasting [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired | business		2
Genesis [Member] | Education [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of interest acquired					100.00%
Mander Portman Woodward [Member] | Education [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of interest acquired								100.00%
Osborne Books [Member] | Education [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of interest acquired							100.00%
Electri-Cable Assemblies [Member] | Other Businesses [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of interest acquired						100.00%
Red Marker [Member] | Education [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of interest acquired					100.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Hoover Treated Wood Products [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price Net of Cash	$ 205,000

Acquisitions and Dispositions37

Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses (Dispositions and Other) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017
Celtic Healthcare Inc [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest exchanged	20.00%
Celtic Healthcare Inc [Member] | Celtic Healthcare Allegheny Health Network Joint Venture [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		40.00%
Residential Healthcare [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest purchased	20.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value	$ 3
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Redemption Value	$ 24
Residential Healthcare [Member] | Residential Healthcare Michigan hospital joint venture [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of joint venture sold	60.00%
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	40.00%
Graham Healthcare Group [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value	$ 4.1
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	10.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		90.00%

Acquisitions and Dispositions38

Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses (Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,179,431	$ 1,122,954
Pension and other post retirement benefits liabilities	(59,100)
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	386	8,538
Other current assets	130	2,298
Property, plant and equipment	8,960	3,940
Goodwill	42,632	184,118
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	26,600	53,110
Amortized intangible assets	53,307	28,267
Pension and other post retirement benefits liabilities	(59,116)	0
Other liabilities	(1,217)	(21,892)
Deferred income tax asset	13,733
Deferred income tax liability		(11,009)
Aggregate purchase price, net of cash acquired	$ 85,415	$ 247,370

Acquisitions and Dispositions39

Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses (Pro Forma Financials) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Acquisitions And Dispositions [Abstract]
Pro Forma Operating Revenues	$ 584,152	$ 614,753
Pro Forma Net Income	$ 21,099	$ 39,567

Goodwill and Other Intangible40

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 6,836	$ 6,262
Estimated amortization of intangible assets, remainder of 2017	22,000
Estimated amortization of intangible assets, 2018	26,000
Estimated amortization of intangible assets, 2019	23,000
Estimated amortization of intangible assets, 2020	21,000
Estimated amortization of intangible assets, 2021	15,000
Estimated amortization of intangible assets, after 2021	$ 47,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible41

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details 1) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 1,481,489
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(358,535)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,122,954
Acquisitions	42,632
Dispositions	(412)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	14,257
Goodwill, ending balance	1,537,966
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(358,535)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,179,431
Education [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,111,003
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(350,850)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	760,153
Acquisitions	20,851
Dispositions	0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	14,257
Goodwill, ending balance	1,146,111
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(350,850)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	795,261
Education [Member] | Higher Education [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	389,720
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(248,591)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	141,129
Acquisitions	0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	28
Goodwill, ending balance	389,748
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(248,591)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	141,157
Education [Member] | Test Preparation [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	166,098
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(102,259)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	63,839
Acquisitions	0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0
Goodwill, ending balance	166,098
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(102,259)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	63,839
Education [Member] | Kaplan International [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	555,185
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	0
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	555,185
Acquisitions	20,851
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	14,229
Goodwill, ending balance	590,265
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	0
Goodwill, net, ending balance	590,265
Television Broadcasting [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	168,345
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	0
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	168,345
Acquisitions	21,781
Dispositions	0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0
Goodwill, ending balance	190,126
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	0
Goodwill, net, ending balance	190,126
Other Businesses [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	202,141
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(7,685)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	194,456
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions	(412)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0
Goodwill, ending balance	201,729
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(7,685)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 194,044

Goodwill and Other Intangible42

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Other Intangible Assets) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 256,956		$ 204,217
Accumulated Amortization		103,032		96,278
Net Carrying Amount		153,924		107,939
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net		93,203		66,026
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net		65,953		65,192
FCC licenses [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net		26,600		0
Licensure and Accreditation [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net		650		834
Student and Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		131,975		129,616
Accumulated Amortization		60,389		55,863
Net Carrying Amount		$ 71,586		73,753
Student and Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life	[1]	1 year	2 years
Student and Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life	[1]	10 years	10 years
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 56,270		55,240
Accumulated Amortization		30,654		29,670
Net Carrying Amount		$ 25,616		25,570
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		2 years	2 years
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		10 years	10 years
Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		15 years
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 45,900		0
Accumulated Amortization		638		0
Net Carrying Amount		45,262		0
Databases and Technology [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		9,051		5,601
Accumulated Amortization		4,565		4,368
Net Carrying Amount		$ 4,486		1,233
Databases and Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		3 years	3 years
Databases and Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		5 years	5 years
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 1,730		1,730
Accumulated Amortization		1,464		1,404
Net Carrying Amount		$ 266		326
Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		2 years	2 years
Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		5 years	5 years
Other [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 12,030		12,030
Accumulated Amortization		5,322		4,973
Net Carrying Amount		$ 6,708		$ 7,057
Other [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		1 year	1 year
Other [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Amortized Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Life		8 years	8 years
[1]	The Company's student and customer relationships’ minimum useful life was 2 years as of December 31, 2016.

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands		Jul. 25, 2016GBP (£)	Jul. 14, 2016GBP (£)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average borrowings outstanding				$ 493,000	$ 399,900
Weighted average interest rate of borrowings				6.30%	7.20%
Net interest expense incurred				$ 6,800	$ 7,400
7.25% Unsecured Notes due February 1, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs				$ 100		$ 100
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				7.25%
Fair value of debt instrument				$ 431,800		438,700
Carrying value of debt instrument	[1]			$ 399,166		399,052
Other Indebtedness [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity year, start				Jan. 1, 2019
Debt Instrument, Maturity year, end				Dec. 31, 2025
Other Indebtedness [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				2.00%
Other Indebtedness [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				6.00%
Kaplan Four-Year Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs				$ 500
Borrowings outstanding	[2]			$ 92,856		91,316
Education [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.50%
Derivative, Notional Amount | £		£ 75,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		0.51%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate		2.01%
Education [Member] | Kaplan Four-Year Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs						$ 500
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity | £			£ 75,000,000
Borrowings outstanding | £		£ 75,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term			4 years
Education [Member] | Kaplan Four-Year Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2016 [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, first anniversary [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed			6.66%
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Leverage Ratio, Maximum			3.5
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Interest Coverage Ratio, Minimum			3.5
Education [Member] | Kaplan Four-Year Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2016 [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, second anniversary [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Price Percentage Of Outstanding Balance Redeemed			6.66%
Education [Member] | Kaplan Four-Year Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2016 [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, third anniversary [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Price Percentage Of Outstanding Balance Redeemed			6.66%
Education [Member] | Kaplan Four-Year Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2016 [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			1.25%
Education [Member] | Kaplan Four-Year Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2016 [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			1.75%
[1]	The carrying value is net of $0.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
[2]	The carrying value is net of $0.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Debt (Details 1)

Debt (Details 1) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 25, 2016GBP (£)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other indebtedness		$ 1,322	$ 1,479
Total Debt		493,344	491,847
Less: current portion		(6,158)	(6,128)
Total Long-Term Debt		487,186	485,719
7.25% Unsecured Notes due February 1, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured notes	[1]	$ 399,166	399,052
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		7.25%
Unamortized debt issuance costs		$ 100	100
Kaplan Four-Year Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
UK Credit Facility	[2]	92,856	91,316
Unamortized debt issuance costs		$ 500
Education [Member] | Kaplan Four-Year Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
UK Credit Facility | £				£ 75,000,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs			$ 500
[1]	The carrying value is net of $0.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
[2]	The carrying value is net of $0.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets
Marketable equity securities		$ 433,787	$ 424,229
7.25% Unsecured Notes due February 1, 2019 [Member]
Liabilities
Debt instrument		431,800	438,700
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets
Money market investments	[1]	442,864	435,258
Commercial paper	[2]		49,882
Marketable equity securities	[3]	433,787	424,229
Other current investments	[4]	22,771	24,012
Total Financial Assets		899,422	933,381
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	[5]	43,949	46,300
Interest rate swap	[6]	488	365
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest	[7]	12,584	12,584
Total Financial Liabilities		57,021	59,249
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets
Money market investments	[1]	0	0
Commercial paper	[2]		49,882
Marketable equity securities	[3]	433,787	424,229
Other current investments	[4]	5,702	6,957
Total Financial Assets		439,489	481,068
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	[5]	0	0
Interest rate swap	[6]	0	0
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest	[7]	0	0
Total Financial Liabilities		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets
Money market investments	[1]	442,864	435,258
Commercial paper	[2]		0
Marketable equity securities	[3]	0	0
Other current investments	[4]	17,069	17,055
Total Financial Assets		459,933	452,313
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	[5]	43,949	46,300
Interest rate swap	[6]	488	365
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest	[7]	0	0
Total Financial Liabilities		44,437	46,665
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets
Money market investments	[1]	0	0
Commercial paper	[2]		0
Marketable equity securities	[3]	0	0
Other current investments	[4]	0	0
Total Financial Assets		0	0
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	[5]	0	0
Interest rate swap	[6]	0	0
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest	[7]	12,584	12,584
Total Financial Liabilities		$ 12,584	$ 12,584
[1]	The Company’s money market investments are included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and the value considers the liquidity of the counterparty.
[2]	The Company's commercial paper investments with original maturities of three months or less are included in cash and cash equivalents.
[3]	The Company’s investments in marketable equity securities are classified as available-for-sale.
[4]	Includes U.S. Government Securities, corporate bonds, mutual funds and time deposits. These investments are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of the security or inputs that include quoted market prices for similar instruments and are classified as either Level 1 or Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy.
[5]	Includes Graham Holdings Company's Deferred Compensation Plan and supplemental savings plan benefits under the Graham Holdings Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, which are included in accrued compensation and related benefits. These plans measure the market value of a participant's balance in a notional investment account that is comprised primarily of mutual funds, which are based on observable market prices. However, since the deferred compensation obligations are not exchanged in an active market, they are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on deferred compensation are included in operating income.
[6]	Included in Other Liabilities. The Company utilized a market approach model using the notional amount of the interest rate swap multiplied by the observable inputs of time to maturity and market interest rates.
[7]	The fair value of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest is based on an EBITDA multiple, adjusted for working capital and other items, which approximates fair value.

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividends declared per common share	$ 2.54	$ 2.42
Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities, shares	102,000	102,000
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities, shares	5,450	6,100

Earnings Per Share (Details 1)

Earnings Per Share (Details 1) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Graham Holdings Company common stockholders	$ 21,086	$ 37,780
Less: Dividends paid-common stock outstanding and unvested restricted shares	(14,202)	(13,758)
Undistributed earnings	$ 6,884	$ 24,022
Percent allocated to common stockholders	99.04%	98.64%
Undistributed Earnings Allocated To Common Stockholders	$ 6,818	$ 23,695
Add: Dividends paid-common stock outstanding	14,066	13,574
Numerator for basic earnings per share	20,884	37,269
Add: Additional undistributed earnings due to dilutive stock options	0	2
Numerator for diluted earnings per share	$ 20,884	$ 37,271
Weighted average shares outstanding (shares)	5,535	5,623
Denominator for diluted earnings per share (shares)	5,569	5,652
Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders:
Basic income per common share in dollars per share	$ 3.77	$ 6.63
Diluted income per common share in dollars per share	$ 3.75	$ 6.59
Stock Option Plan [Member]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Add: Effect of dilutive stock options (shares)	34	29

Earnings Per Share (Details 2)

Earnings Per Share (Details 2) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average restricted stock	28	38

Pension and Postretirement Pl49

Pension and Postretirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) - Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)Investmentcompanies	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)Investment
Retirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Percent of plan assets managed internally by the company	45.00%
Percent of plan assets managed by investment companies	55.00%
Number of investment companies actively managing plan assets | companies	2
Percentage of total plan assets	100.00%	100.00%
Berkshire Hathaway Common Stock [Member]
Retirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation maximum percentage of assets, singular equity security, without prior approval by plan administrator	20.00%
Foreign Investments [Member]
Retirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation maximum percentage of assets, equity securities	23.00%
Fixed income securities [Member]
Retirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation percentage of assets, fixed-income securities, range minimum	10.00%
Single Equity Concentration [Member]
Retirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, target allocation maximum percentage of assets, singular equity security, without prior approval by plan administrator	10.00%
Value of investments | $	$ 990.9	$ 978.8
Percentage of total plan assets	47.00%	48.00%
Single Equity Concentration [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Retirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of investments the company's pension plan held which individually exceed 10% of total plan assets	1	1
Single Equity Concentration [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Retirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of investments the company's pension plan held which individually exceed 10% of total plan assets	1	1
Concentration In Single Entity, Type Of Industry, Foreign Country Or Individual Fund [Member] | Defined Benefit Plan Assets Total [Member]
Retirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Minimum percentage of plan assets considered as significant concentrations in pension plans	10.00%	10.00%

Pension and Postretirement Pl50

Pension and Postretirement Plans (Total Benefit/Cost) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Periodic Cost (Benefit)	$ (14,688)	$ (12,059)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	4,914	5,342
Interest cost	11,986	13,073
Expected return on assets	(30,337)	(30,548)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	43	74
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	(1,294)	0
Net Periodic Cost (Benefit)	(14,688)	(12,059)
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	214	246
Interest cost	1,058	1,096
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	114	114
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	444	665
Net Periodic Cost (Benefit)	1,830	2,121
Other Postretirement Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	257	346
Interest cost	195	308
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(37)	(84)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	(973)	(375)
Net Periodic Cost (Benefit)	$ (558)	$ 195

Pension and Postretirement Pl51

Pension and Postretirement Plans (Asset Allocation) (Details 2) - Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Assets Allocation (Percent)	100.00%	100.00%
U.S. [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Assets Allocation (Percent)	50.00%	53.00%
U.S. [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Assets Allocation (Percent)	31.00%	30.00%
U.S. [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Assets Allocation (Percent)	13.00%	11.00%
International [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Assets Allocation (Percent)	6.00%	6.00%

Other Non-Operating Income (Nar

Other Non-Operating Income (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Schedule of Non-Operating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
(Loss) gain on sales of businesses	$ (342)	$ 18,931
Residential Healthcare [Member] | Residential Healthcare Michigan hospital joint venture [Member]
Schedule of Non-Operating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage			40.00%
Celtic Healthcare Allegheny Health Network Joint Venture [Member] | Celtic Healthcare Inc [Member]
Schedule of Non-Operating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	40.00%
Residential Healthcare Michigan hospital joint venture [Member] | Residential Healthcare [Member]
Schedule of Non-Operating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	40.00%
Kaplan Corporate and Other [Member] | Education [Member] | Colloquy [Member]
Schedule of Non-Operating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
(Loss) gain on sales of businesses		$ 18,900

Other Non-Operating Income (Det

Other Non-Operating Income (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Schedule of Non-Operating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
Foreign currency gain (loss), net	$ 1,728	$ (5,443)
(Loss) gain on sales of businesses	(342)	18,931
Gain on sales of marketable equity securities	0	1,754
Other, net	(537)	(146)
Total Other Non-Operating Income	$ 849	15,096
Kaplan Corporate and Other [Member] | Education [Member] | Colloquy [Member]
Schedule of Non-Operating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
(Loss) gain on sales of businesses		$ 18,900

Accumulated Other Comprehensi54

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Components of OCI) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax		$ 21,399	$ 2,828
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), income tax		(3,117)	407
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		18,282	3,235
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax		13,668	3,845
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax		0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax		13,668	3,845
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax		0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		13,668
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax		9,558	343
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax		(3,823)	(137)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax		5,735	206
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax		0	(1,754)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax		0	701
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax		0	(1,053)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax		9,558	(1,411)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), income tax		(3,823)	564
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		5,735	(847)
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax		0
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax		(1,703)	394
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax		681	(157)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax		(1,022)	237
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax		(1,703)	394
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), income tax		681	(157)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		(1,022)	237
Net Prior Service Cost [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	[1]	120	104
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax		(48)	(41)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax		72	63
Net Actuarial (Gain) Loss [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	[1]	(1,823)	290
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax		729	(116)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax		(1,094)	174
Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax		(124)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax		25
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax		(124)	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), income tax		25	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		$ (99)	$ 0
[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement plan cost (see Note 8).

Accumulated Other Comprehensi55

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI balances) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, beginning balance	$ 2,452,941
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	18,282	$ 3,235
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, ending balance	2,480,578
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, beginning balance	236,486
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	19,279
Net amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(997)
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	18,282
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, ending balance	254,768
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, beginning balance	(26,998)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	13,668	3,845
Net amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	13,668
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, ending balance	(13,330)
Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, beginning balance	92,931
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	5,735	206
Net amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	(1,053)
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	5,735	(847)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, ending balance	98,666
Unrealized Gain on Pensions and Other Postretirement Plans [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, beginning balance	170,830
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	0
Net amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(1,022)	237
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	(1,022)	237
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, ending balance	169,808
Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, beginning balance	(277)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(124)
Net amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	25
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	(99)	$ 0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, ending balance	$ (376)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi56

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Reclassifications out of AOCI) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other (expense) income, net		$ (849)	$ (15,096)
Interest expense		8,129	7,948
Provision for Income Taxes		2,700	22,400
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income Net of Tax		(997)	(816)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications, net of tax		0
Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications, before tax		0	(1,754)
Provision (Benefit) for Income Tax		0	701
Reclassifications, net of tax		0	(1,053)
Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other (expense) income, net		0	(1,754)
Provision for Income Taxes		0	701
Income Net of Tax		0	(1,053)
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications, before tax		(1,703)	394
Provision (Benefit) for Income Tax		681	(157)
Reclassifications, net of tax		(1,022)	237
Net Prior Service Cost [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications, before tax	[1]	120	104
Provision (Benefit) for Income Tax		(48)	(41)
Reclassifications, net of tax		72	63
Net Actuarial (Gain) Loss [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications, before tax	[1]	(1,823)	290
Provision (Benefit) for Income Tax		729	(116)
Reclassifications, net of tax		(1,094)	174
Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications, net of tax		25
Cash Flow Hedge [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense		31	0
Provision for Income Taxes		(6)	0
Income Net of Tax		$ 25	$ 0
[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement plan cost (see Note 8).

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)claimprogram_review
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of existing legal claims or proceedings that are likely to have a material effect on the Company's business | claim	0
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss | $	$ 20
Education [Member] | Sale of KHE Campuses business [Member] | Higher Education [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of pending program reviews	4
Title IV participating institutions including Broomall PA and Pittsburgh PA [Member] | Education [Member] | Higher Education [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of pending program reviews	5

Business Segments (Narrative) (

Business Segments (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017Segment
Business Segments [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	4

Business Segments (Information

Business Segments (Information by Operating Segment) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	$ 582,717	$ 601,740
Income (Loss) from Operations	29,054	51,872
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net	649	1,004
Interest Expense, Net	(6,766)	(7,357)
Other income, net	849	15,096
Income Before Income Taxes	23,786	60,615
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	14,652	16,761
Amortization of intangible assets	6,836	6,262
Net Pension (Credit) Expense	(14,688)	(12,059)
Identifiable Assets	3,085,601		$ 3,068,042
Investments in Marketable Equity Securities	433,787		424,229
Investments in Affiliates	60,287		58,806
Prepaid Pension Cost	836,430		881,593
Total Assets	4,416,105		4,432,670
Operating Segments [Member] | Education [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	372,897	401,076
Income (Loss) from Operations	9,031	14,488
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	8,584	11,103
Amortization of intangible assets	1,120	1,681
Net Pension (Credit) Expense	2,706	3,109
Identifiable Assets	1,475,285		1,479,267
Operating Segments [Member] | Education [Member] | Kaplan Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	14	125
Income (Loss) from Operations	(8,469)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	130	87
Net Pension (Credit) Expense	(336)	369
Identifiable Assets	20,219		21,509
Operating Segments [Member] | Education [Member] | Reportable Subsegments [Member] | Higher Education [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	144,310	165,549
Income (Loss) from Operations	12,604	21,306
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	3,431	4,175
Net Pension (Credit) Expense	2,044	1,905
Identifiable Assets	321,573		373,127
Operating Segments [Member] | Education [Member] | Reportable Subsegments [Member] | Test Preparation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	64,568	66,462
Income (Loss) from Operations	(2,864)	(2,310)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	1,341	1,781
Net Pension (Credit) Expense	911	768
Identifiable Assets	133,061		133,709
Operating Segments [Member] | Education [Member] | Reportable Subsegments [Member] | Kaplan International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	164,562	169,287
Income (Loss) from Operations	7,707	4,897
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	3,682	5,060
Net Pension (Credit) Expense	87	67
Identifiable Assets	1,000,432		950,922
Operating Segments [Member] | Education [Member] | Reportable Subsegments [Member] | Kaplan Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Operations		(9,405)
Operating Segments [Member] | Education [Member] | Intersubsegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	(557)	(347)
Income (Loss) from Operations	53	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Television Broadcasting [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	91,496	92,018
Income (Loss) from Operations	25,969	41,220
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	2,594	2,377
Amortization of intangible assets	902	63
Net Pension (Credit) Expense	493	439
Identifiable Assets	445,278		336,631
Operating Segments [Member] | Other Businesses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	118,324	108,716
Income (Loss) from Operations	(10,564)	(5,730)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	3,184	3,027
Amortization of intangible assets	4,814	4,518
Net Pension (Credit) Expense	483	254
Identifiable Assets	698,908		796,935
Corporate Office [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	0	0
Income (Loss) from Operations	4,618	1,894
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	290	254
Amortization of intangible assets	0	0
Net Pension (Credit) Expense	(18,370)	(15,861)
Identifiable Assets	466,130		$ 455,209
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Revenues	$ 0	$ (70)