Scholastic (SCHL) 10-Q 17 Dec 21 2022 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021shares
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2021
Entity File Number	000-19860
Entity Registrant Name	SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	13-3385513
Entity Address, Address Line One	557 Broadway,
Entity Address, City or Town	New York,
Entity Address, State or Province	NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	10012
City Area Code	212
Local Phone Number	343-6100
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	SCHL
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0000866729
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--05-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Common Stock
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	32,900,484
Common Class A
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	1,656,200

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 524.2	$ 406.2	$ 784	$ 621.4
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	238	189.7	371.3	304.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses	188.3	151.9	331.9	293.6
Depreciation and amortization	14.5	15.8	29.4	31.3
Total operating costs and expenses	440.8	357.4	732.6	629.6
Operating income (loss)	83.4	48.8	51.4	(8.2)
Interest income (expense), net	(0.5)	(1.2)	(1.8)	(2.4)
Other components of net periodic benefit (cost)	0	0	0	(0.2)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	6.2	0	6.2	6.6
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	89.1	47.6	55.8	(4.2)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	20.7	12.4	11.8	0.4
Net income (loss)	68.4	35.2	44	(4.6)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.1	0.1	(0.1)	0.1
Net income (loss) attributable to Scholastic Corporation	$ 68.3	$ 35.1	$ 44.1	$ (4.7)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A and Common Stock
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.97	$ 1.02	$ 1.27	$ (0.14)
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.91	$ 1.02	$ 1.24	$ (0.14)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 68.4	$ 35.2	$ 44	$ (4.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4.4)	0.4	(10.2)	11.1
Pension and postretirement adjustments (net of tax)	0.5	5.4	0.6	5.5
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net	(3.9)	5.8	(9.6)	16.6
Comprehensive income (loss)	64.5	41	34.4	12
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.1	0.1	(0.1)	0.1
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Scholastic Corporation	$ 64.4	$ 40.9	$ 34.5	$ 11.9

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021	May 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 300.7	$ 366.5	$ 356.6
Accounts receivable, net	370.5	256.1	304.7
Inventories, net	279.3	269.7	306.5
Income tax receivable	12.6	88.8	91.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	64.4	47.2	51.4
Total current assets	1,027.5	1,028.3	1,111.1
Property, plant and equipment, net	535.8	556.9	567.6
Prepublication costs, net	60.6	65.7	68.1
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	67.3	78.6	90.2
Royalty advances, net	52.1	43.8	43.5
Goodwill	125.7	126.3	125.6
Noncurrent deferred income taxes	25.3	25.4	19.8
Other assets and deferred charges	86.4	83.3	81
Total noncurrent assets	953.2	980	995.8
Total assets	1,980.7	2,008.3	2,106.9
Current Liabilities:
Lines of credit and current portion of long-term debt	14.3	182.9	19.8
Accounts payable	180.5	138	165.5
Accrued royalties	63.6	45.5	60.1
Deferred revenue	192.3	99.1	150.7
Other accrued expenses	193.6	202	183
Accrued income taxes	4.6	3	3.1
Operating lease liabilities	22.8	25	24.4
Total current liabilities	671.7	695.5	606.6
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Total long-term debt	0	7.3	175
Operating lease liabilities	55.4	67.4	71.6
Other noncurrent liabilities	43.6	55.8	65.8
Total noncurrent liabilities	99	130.5	312.4
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 5)		0	0
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value: Authorized, 2.0 shares; Issued and Outstanding, none	0	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	625.1	626.5	624.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(44.3)	(34.7)	(41.7)
Retained earnings	950.1	916.4	933.1
Treasury stock, at cost: 10.0, 10.2 and 10.3 shares, respectively	(322.5)	(327.8)	(329.7)
Total stockholders’ equity of Scholastic Corporation	1,208.8	1,180.8	1,186.4
Noncontrolling interest	1.2	1.5	1.5
Total stockholders’ equity	1,210	1,182.3	1,187.9
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,980.7	2,008.3	2,106.9
Common Class A
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common Stock, value	0	0	0
Common Stock
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common Stock, value	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Nov. 30, 2021	May 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Preferred stock at par value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0		0
Common Stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	70,000,000	70,000,000	70,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	42,900,000	42,900,000	42,900,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	32,900,000	32,600,000	32,700,000
Treasury stock (in shares)	10,000,000	10,200,000	10,300,000
Common Class A
Common Stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	4,000,000	4,000,000	4,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,700,000	1,700,000	1,700,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,700,000	1,700,000	1,700,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Statement - USD ($)	Total	Common Stock	Common StockCommon Class A	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock At Cost	Total Stockholders' Equity of Scholastic Corporation	Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance at May. 31, 2020	$ 1,180,600,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	$ 622,400,000	$ (58,300,000)	$ 948,000,000	$ (333,300,000)	$ 1,179,200,000	$ 1,400,000
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2020		32,500,000	1,700,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(39,800,000)					(39,800,000)		(39,800,000)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	10,700,000				10,700,000			10,700,000
Pension and post-retirement adjustments (net of tax of $0.0)	100,000				100,000			100,000
Stock-based compensation	600,000			600,000				600,000
Treasury stock issued pursuant to equity-based plans (in shares)		0
Treasury stock issued pursuant to equity-based plans	300,000			(200,000)			500,000	300,000
Dividends ($0.15 per share)	(5,100,000)					(5,100,000)		(5,100,000)
Ending Balance at Aug. 31, 2020	1,147,400,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	622,800,000	(47,500,000)	903,100,000	(332,800,000)	1,146,000,000	1,400,000
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2020		32,500,000	1,700,000
Beginning balance at May. 31, 2020	1,180,600,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	622,400,000	(58,300,000)	948,000,000	(333,300,000)	1,179,200,000	1,400,000
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2020		32,600,000	1,700,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(4,600,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	11,100,000
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2020	1,187,900,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	624,300,000	(41,700,000)	933,100,000	(329,700,000)	1,186,400,000	1,500,000
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2020		32,500,000	1,700,000
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2020	1,147,400,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	622,800,000	(47,500,000)	903,100,000	(332,800,000)	1,146,000,000	1,400,000
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2020		32,600,000	1,700,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	35,200,000					35,100,000		35,100,000	100,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	400,000				400,000			400,000
Pension and post-retirement adjustments (net of tax of $0.0)	5,400,000				5,400,000			5,400,000
Stock-based compensation	3,000,000			3,000,000				3,000,000
Treasury stock issued pursuant to equity-based plans (in shares)		100,000
Treasury stock issued pursuant to equity-based plans	1,600,000			(1,500,000)			3,100,000	1,600,000
Dividends ($0.15 per share)	(5,100,000)					(5,100,000)		(5,100,000)
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2020	1,187,900,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	624,300,000	(41,700,000)	933,100,000	(329,700,000)	1,186,400,000	1,500,000
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2020		32,500,000	1,700,000
Beginning balance at May. 31, 2021	1,182,300,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	626,500,000	(34,700,000)	916,400,000	(327,800,000)	1,180,800,000	1,500,000
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2021		32,800,000	1,700,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(24,400,000)					(24,200,000)		(24,200,000)	(200,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(5,800,000)				(5,800,000)			(5,800,000)
Pension and post-retirement adjustments (net of tax of $0.0)	100,000				100,000			100,000
Stock-based compensation	1,500,000			1,500,000				1,500,000
Proceeds pursuant to stock-based compensation plans	500,000			500,000				500,000
Treasury stock issued pursuant to equity-based plans (in shares)		100,000
Treasury stock issued pursuant to equity-based plans	600,000			(900,000)			1,500,000	600,000
Dividends ($0.15 per share)	(5,200,000)					(5,200,000)		(5,200,000)
Ending Balance at Aug. 31, 2021	1,149,600,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	627,600,000	(40,400,000)	887,000,000	(326,300,000)	1,148,300,000	1,300,000
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2021		32,700,000	1,700,000
Beginning balance at May. 31, 2021	1,182,300,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	626,500,000	(34,700,000)	916,400,000	(327,800,000)	1,180,800,000	1,500,000
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2021		32,900,000	1,700,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	44,000,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ (10,200,000)
Purchases of treasury stock at cost (in shares)	(4.2)
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2021	$ 1,210,000,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	625,100,000	(44,300,000)	950,100,000	(322,500,000)	1,208,800,000	1,200,000
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2021		32,700,000	1,700,000
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2021	1,149,600,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	627,600,000	(40,400,000)	887,000,000	(326,300,000)	1,148,300,000	1,300,000
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2021		32,900,000	1,700,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	68,400,000					68,300,000		68,300,000	100,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,400,000)				(4,400,000)	0		(4,400,000)
Pension and post-retirement adjustments (net of tax of $0.0)	500,000				500,000			500,000
Stock-based compensation	3,000,000			3,000,000				3,000,000
Proceeds pursuant to stock-based compensation plans	$ 2,500,000			2,500,000				2,500,000
Purchases of treasury stock at cost (in shares)	(4.2)	(100,000)
Purchases of treasury stock at cost	$ (4,200,000)						(4,200,000)	(4,200,000)
Treasury stock issued pursuant to equity-based plans (in shares)		200,000
Treasury stock issued pursuant to equity-based plans	0			(8,000,000)			8,000,000	0
Dividends ($0.15 per share)	(5,200,000)					(5,200,000)		(5,200,000)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders			$ (200,000)
Noncontrolling interest in Make Believe Ideas			(200,000)
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2021	$ 1,210,000,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	$ 625,100,000	$ (44,300,000)	$ 950,100,000	$ (322,500,000)	$ 1,208,800,000	$ 1,200,000
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2021		32,800,000	1,700,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CH_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2020
Pension and postretirement adjustments, tax portion	$ (0.1)	$ 0.1	$ 1.8	$ 0
Common Class A
Dividends declared per class A and common share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Cash flows - operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 44.1	$ (4.7)
Adjustments to reconcile Net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	5.8	3.5
Provision for losses on inventory	9	6.4
Provision for losses on royalty advances	1.7	2.8
Amortization of prepublication costs	13.5	12.7
Depreciation and amortization	32.9	33.4
Amortization of pension and postretirement plans	0	(0.1)
Deferred income taxes	(0.5)	(0.6)
Stock-based compensation	4.5	3.7
Income from equity-method investments	1.6	5.4
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	6.2	6.6
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired:
Accounts receivable	(124.6)	(63)
Inventories	(23)	(36.6)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(17.9)	(7.9)
Income tax receivable	76.2	(1.8)
Royalty advances	(10.6)	(5.8)
Accounts payable	44.7	11.1
Accrued income taxes	1.8	1.5
Accrued royalties	19.1	21.4
Deferred revenue	94	33
Other, net	(21.3)	23.1
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	141.6	20.1
Cash flows - investing activities:
Prepublication expenditures	(8.7)	(10.2)
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(18.8)	(26.2)
Net proceeds from sale of assets	10.4	12.3
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(17.2)	(24.1)
Cash flows - financing activities:
Borrowings under lines of credit, credit agreement and revolving loan	(1.8)	(2.1)
Repayments of lines of credit, credit agreement and revolving loan	177	26.9
Repayment of capital lease obligations	(1.1)	(1.2)
Reacquisition of common stock	(4.2)	0
Proceeds pursuant to stock-based compensation plans	3	0
Payment of dividends	(10.3)	(10.3)
Other	(0.1)	0.1
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(187.9)	(36.2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(2.3)	3
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(65.8)	(37.2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	366.5	393.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	300.7	356.6
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	$ 0.1	$ 0

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	BASIS OF PRESENTATION Principles of consolidation The accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements (referred to as the “Financial Statements” herein) include the accounts of Scholastic Corporation (the “Corporation”) and all wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Scholastic” or the “Company”). Intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s fiscal year is not a calendar year. Accordingly, references in this document to fiscal 2022 relate to the twelve-month period ending May 31, 2022. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. Noncontrolling Interest The Company owns a 95.0% majority ownership interest in Make Believe Ideas Limited ("MBI"), a UK-based children's book publishing company. The founder and chief executive officer of MBI retains a 5.0% noncontrolling ownership interest in MBI. The Company fully consolidated MBI as of the acquisition date, and the 5.0% noncontrolling interest is classified within stockholder's equity. Interim Financial Statements The accompanying Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021. The Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, the Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal, recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the Financial Statements for the periods presented. Seasonality The Company’s Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution school-based book club and book fair channels and most of its Education Solutions businesses operate on a school-year basis; therefore, the Company’s business is highly seasonal. As a result, the Company’s revenues in the first and third quarters of the fiscal year generally are lower than its revenues in the other two fiscal quarters. Typically, school-based channels and magazine revenues are minimal in the first quarter of the fiscal year as schools are not in session. Education channel revenues are generally higher in the first and fourth quarters. Trade sales can vary throughout the year due to varying release dates of published titles. Presently, there remain uncertainties concerning the timing of and any patterns which may emerge with respect to school instruction, whether in-school, remote or hybrid for the school year, and the nature and continuing magnitude of the negative impact of COVID-19 into and beyond the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Use of estimates The preparation of these Financial Statements involves the use of estimates and assumptions by management, which affects the amounts reported in the Financial Statements and accompanying notes. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, current business factors, and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, all of which are necessary, in order to form a basis for determining the carrying values of certain assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates the adequacy of its reserves and the estimates used in these calculations, including, but not limited to: • Accounts receivable allowance for credit losses • Pension and postretirement benefit plans • Uncertain tax positions • The timing and amount of future income taxes and related deductions • Inventory reserves • Cost of goods sold from book fair operations during interim periods based on estimated gross profit rates • Sales tax contingencies • Royalty advance reserves and royalty expense accruals • Impairment testing for goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets and investments • Assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations • Variable consideration related to anticipated returns • Allocation of transaction price to contractual performance obligations Sale of Long-lived Assets During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company sold a facility, which included office and warehouse space, located in Lake Mary, Florida as part of an initiative to rightsize its real estate footprint to reduce occupancy costs. The long-lived assets, which consisted of land, building, building improvements, furniture and fixtures, were included in the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment. These assets had a carrying value of $4.2 and were classified as held for sale as of the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The net proceeds from the sale were $10.4 and the Company recognized a gain on sale of $6.2. This amount is included within Gain (loss) on sale of assets and other within the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company-owned facility located in Danbury, Connecticut was sold and the Company relocated the book fairs warehousing and distribution operations conducted in Danbury to a warehouse in Easton, Pennsylvania. The long-lived assets related to the Danbury facility, which consisted of land, building, and building improvements, were included in the Overhead segment. These assets had a carrying value of $5.7 and were classified as held for sale as of the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020. The net proceeds from the sale were $12.3 and the Company recognized a gain on sale of $6.6. This amount is included within Gain (loss) on sale of assets and other within the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Assets Held For Sale During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company committed to a plan to sell the UK distribution center located in Witney to consolidate the operations into a new facility in Warwickshire. These assets are included in the International segment. The long-lived assets which consist of building and building improvements are classified as held for sale. These assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell and no additional depreciation is being recognized. As of November 30, 2021, the carrying amount was $2.1 which is included in Property, plant and equipment, net within the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement for this facility and expects a gain on the sale to be recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. New Accounting Pronouncements There were no new accounting pronouncements issued in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 which would impact the Company. Refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021 for more information on current applicable authoritative guidance and its impact on the Company's financial statements. Current Fiscal Year Adoptions: ASU No. 2019-12 The Company adopted ASU No. 2019-12 as of the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2022 which simplifies the accounting for income taxes, eliminates certain exceptions within ASC 740, Income Taxes , and clarifies certain aspects of the current guidance to promote consistency among reporting entities. Most amendments within ASU No. 2019-12 are required to be applied on a prospective basis, while certain amendments must be applied on a retrospective or modified retrospective basis. As of the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company adopted the applicable amendments of the ASU using the modified retrospective basis for those amendments that are not applied on a prospective basis. The adoption of ASU No. 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenues

Revenues	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenues	REVENUES Disaggregated Revenue Data Effective June 1, 2021, the former “Education” reportable segment was renamed as the “Education Solutions” reportable segment, in connection with the consolidation of the segment’s multiple channels into a single Education Solutions group. The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by region and domestic channel: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Book Clubs - U.S. $ 51.9 $ 67.0 $ 58.7 $ 72.8 Book Fairs - U.S. 176.2 47.7 192.2 60.9 Trade - U.S. 109.4 116.4 189.5 182.2 Trade - International (1) 15.0 12.9 27.9 20.4 Total Children's Book Publishing and Distribution $ 352.5 $ 244.0 $ 468.3 $ 336.3 Education Solutions - U.S. $ 79.5 $ 67.5 $ 159.6 $ 121.1 Total Education Solutions $ 79.5 $ 67.5 $ 159.6 $ 121.1 International - Major Markets (2) $ 78.8 $ 73.1 $ 126.3 $ 123.1 International - Other Markets (3) 13.4 21.6 29.8 40.9 Total International $ 92.2 $ 94.7 $ 156.1 $ 164.0 Total Revenues $ 524.2 $ 406.2 $ 784.0 $ 621.4 (1) Primarily includes foreign rights and certain product sales in the UK. (2) Includes Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. (3) Primarily includes markets in Asia. Estimated Returns A liability for expected returns of $50.7, $45.2, and $54.5 is recorded within Other accrued expenses as of November 30, 2021, May 31, 2021, and November 30, 2020, respectively. In addition, a return asset of $5.0, $3.4, and $3.3 is recorded within Prepaid expenses and other current assets as of November 30, 2021, May 31, 2021, and November 30, 2020, respectively, for the recoverable cost of product estimated to be returned by customers. Deferred Revenue The Company's contract liabilities consist of advance billings and payments received from customers in excess of revenue recognized and revenue allocated to outstanding book fairs incentive credits. These liabilities are recorded within Deferred revenue on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are classified as short term, as substantially all of the associated performance obligations are expected to be satisfied, and related revenue recognized, within one year. The Company recognized revenue which was included in the opening deferred revenue balance in the amount of $27.9 and $24.2 for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020, respectively, and $43.2 and $41.1 for the six months ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020, respectively. Allowance for Credit Losses The Company recognizes an allowance for credit losses on trade receivables that are expected to be incurred over the lifetime of the receivable. Reserves for estimated credit losses are established at the time of sale and are based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and supportable forecasts impacting its ultimate collectability, including specific reserves on a customer-by-customer basis, creditworthiness of the Company’s customers and prior collection experience. The Company reviews new information as it becomes available and makes adjustments to the reserves accordingly. At the time the Company determines that a receivable balance, or any portion thereof, is deemed to be permanently uncollectible, the balance is then written off. The following table presents the change in the allowance for credit losses, which is included in Accounts Receivable, net on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet: Allowance for Credit Losses Balance as of June 1, 2021 $ 21.4 Current period provision 1.6 Write-offs and other (1.2) Balance as of August 31, 2021 $ 21.8 Current period provision 4.2 Write-offs and other (3.1) Balance as of November 30, 2021 $ 22.9

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company categorizes its businesses into three reportable segments: Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions and International . • Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution operates as an integrated business which includes the publication and distribution of children’s books, ebooks, media and interactive products in the United States through its book clubs and book fairs in its school channels and through the trade channel. This segment is comprised of three operating segments. • Education Solutions includes the publication and distribution to schools and libraries of children’s books, classroom magazines, print and digital supplemental and core classroom materials and related support services, and print and on-line reference and non-fiction products for grades pre-kindergarten to 12 in the United States. This segment is comprised of one operating segment. • International includes the publication and distribution of products and services outside the United States by the Company’s international operations and its export businesses. This segment is comprised of three operating segments. The following table sets forth the Company's revenue and operating income (loss) by segment for the fiscal quarters ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Revenues Children's Book Publishing and Distribution $ 352.5 $ 244.0 $ 468.3 $ 336.3 Education Solutions 79.5 67.5 159.6 121.1 International 92.2 94.7 156.1 164.0 Total $ 524.2 $ 406.2 $ 784.0 $ 621.4 Operating income (loss) Children's Book Publishing and Distribution $ 85.2 $ 35.4 $ 63.5 $ 6.4 Education Solutions 15.6 10.3 22.9 7.9 International 8.7 17.9 7.0 22.7 Overhead (1) (26.1) (14.8) (42.0) (45.2) Total $ 83.4 $ 48.8 $ 51.4 $ (8.2) (1) Overhead includes all domestic corporate amounts not allocated to segments, including expenses and costs related to the management of corporate assets.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company's debt as of the dates indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 US Revolving Credit Agreement $ — $ 175.0 $ 175.0 Unsecured lines of credit 7.5 7.9 8.4 UK Loan 6.8 7.3 11.4 Total debt $ 14.3 $ 190.2 $ 194.8 Less lines of credit, short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (14.3) (182.9) (19.8) Total long-term debt $ — $ 7.3 $ 175.0 The Company's debt obligations as of November 30, 2021 have maturities of one year or less. US Credit Agreement On October 27, 2021, Scholastic Corporation (the “Corporation”) and its principal operating subsidiary, Scholastic Inc., entered into an amended and restated 5-year credit agreement with a syndicate of banks and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Credit Agreement”). The arrangement was accounted for as a debt modification. The revised terms of the amended Credit Agreement include the following: • an increase in borrowing limits to $300.0 from $250.0, as amended on December 16, 2020 ; • the elimination of the required securitization of the Company’s inventory and accounts receivable; • an unlimited basket for permitted payments of dividends and other distributions in respect of capital stock so long as the Corporation’s pro forma Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio, as defined, is not in excess of 2.75:1; • the elimination of a minimum liquidity covenant; • the removal of an interest rate floor; and • the extension of the maturity date to October 27, 2026. The Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility and allows the Company to borrow, repay or prepay and reborrow at any time prior to the October 27, 2026 maturity date. Under the Credit Agreement, interest on amounts borrowed thereunder is due and payable in arrears on the last day of the interest period (defined as the period commencing on the date of the advance and ending on the last day of the period selected by the Borrower at the time each advance is made). The interest pricing under the Credit Agreement is dependent upon the Borrower’s election of a rate that is either: • a Base Rate equal to the higher of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the prevailing Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% or (iii) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.00% plus, in each case, an applicable margin ranging from 0.35% to 0.75%, as determined by the Company’s prevailing Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement); - or - • a Eurodollar Rate equal to the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR), plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.35% to 1.75%, as determined by the Company’s prevailing Consolidated Leverage Ratio. As of November 30, 2021, the applicable margin on Base Rate Advances was 0.35% and the applicable margin on Eurodollar Advances was 1.35%, both based on the Company’s prevailing Consolidated Leverage Ratio. The Credit Agreement provides for payment of a commitment fee in respect of the aggregate unused amount of revolving credit commitments ranging from 0.20% per annum to 0.30% per annum based upon the Corporation’s then prevailing Consolidated Leverage Ratio. As of November 30, 2021, the commitment fee rate was 0.20%. A portion of the revolving credit facility, up to a maximum of $50.0, is available for the issuance of letters of credit. In addition, a portion of the revolving credit facility, up to a maximum of $15.0, is available for swingline loans. The Credit Agreement has an accordion feature which permits the Company, provided certain conditions are satisfied, to increase the facility by up to an additional $150.0. As of November 30, 2021, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement. During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2022, the Company paid down $100.0 and $75.0, respectively, of the remaining borrowings as of the beginning of the fiscal year. The Credit Agreement contains certain financial covenants related to leverage and interest coverage ratios (as defined in the Credit Agreement), limitations on the amount of dividends and other distributions, and other limitations on fundamental changes to the Corporation or its business. The Company was in compliance with required covenants for all periods presented. At November 30, 2021, the Company had open standby letters of credit totaling $4.3 issued under certain credit lines, including $0.4 under the Credit Agreement and $3.9 under the domestic credit lines discussed below. UK Loan Agreements On January 24, 2020, Scholastic Limited UK entered into a term loan facility to fund the construction of the new UK facility in Warwickshire. As of November 30, 2021, the borrowing limit was £3.2. The loan had an original maturity date of July 31, 2021, which was extended to July 31, 2022 in May 2021. Under the agreement, the principal balance is due in full in a single payment on the last day of the term and interest on the amount borrowed is due and payable quarterly. The interest was charged at 1.77% per annum over the Base Rate until July 31, 2021 and 2.25% per annum over the Base Rate thereafter. The Base Rate is currently equal to 0.10% per annum and is subject to change. As of November 30, 2021, the Company had $4.2 outstanding on the loan and no remaining available credit under this facility. On September 23, 2019, Scholastic Limited UK entered into a term loan agreement to borrow £2.0 to fund a land purchase in connection with the construction of the new UK facility in Warwickshire. The loan had an original maturity date of July 31, 2021, which was extended to July 31, 2022 in May 2021. Under the agreement, the principal balance is due in full in a single payment on the last day of the term and interest on the amount borrowed is due and payable quarterly. The interest was charged at 1.77% per annum over the Base Rate until July 31, 2021 and 2.25% per annum over the Base Rate thereafter. The Base Rate is currently equal to 0.10% per annum and is subject to change. As of November 30, 2021, the Company had $2.6 outstanding on the loan. Lines of Credit As of November 30, 2021, the Company’s domestic credit lines available under unsecured money market bid rate credit lines totaled $10.0. There were no outstanding borrowings under these credit lines as of November 30, 2021, May 31, 2021 and November 30, 2020. As of November 30, 2021, availability under these unsecured money market bid rate credit lines totaled $6.1. All loans made under these credit lines are at the sole discretion of the lender and at an interest rate and term agreed to at the time each loan is made, but not to exceed 365 days. These credit lines may be renewed, if requested by the Company, at the option of the lender.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken, or which may be taken in the future following any changes in restrictions based on the future course of the pandemic, by governments, businesses and individuals to limit the spread of the virus may continue to have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. The Company is not currently aware of any loss contingencies related to the foregoing that would require recognition in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Legal Matters Various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business are pending against the Company. The Company accrues a liability for such matters when it is probable that a liability has occurred and the amount of such liability can be reasonably estimated. When only a range can be estimated, the most probable amount in the range is accrued unless no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, in which case the minimum amount in the range is accrued. Legal costs associated with litigation are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. The Company does not expect, in the case of those various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business where a loss is considered probable or reasonably possible, that the reasonably possible losses from such claims and lawsuits (either individually or in the aggregate) would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. On July 20, 2021, the Company, along with its co-defendants in a certain legal proceeding, executed a settlement agreement regarding certain licenses and trademarks related to intellectual property used in formerly owned products, which were included in the sale of the educational technology and services business that occurred in fiscal 2015. Without admitting to the allegations raised, the agreement required the Company to pay $20.0 in a one-time cash payment to avoid the uncertainties of trial and the additional costs of preparing for and presenting an on-going legal defense in this matter. The Company recognized an accrual for the settlement amount in fiscal 2021 as the events that gave rise to the litigation had taken place prior to May 31, 2021. The settlement was paid in September 2021. The Company received $6.6 in recoveries from its insurance programs during the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which was recognized as an offset to the legal settlement and reflected in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. While the Company expects to receive additional recoveries from its insurance programs, it is premature to determine with any level of probability or accuracy the amount of those recoveries at this time.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE The following table summarizes the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators for the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share computation for the periods indicated: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net income (loss) attributable to Class A and Common Stockholders $ 68.0 $ 35.1 $ 43.9 $ (4.7) Weighted average Shares of Class A Stock and Common Stock outstanding for basic earnings (loss) per share (in millions) 34.6 34.3 34.6 34.3 Dilutive effect of Class A Stock and Common Stock potentially issuable pursuant to stock-based compensation plans (in millions) * 1.0 0.1 0.9 — Adjusted weighted average Shares of Class A Stock and Common Stock outstanding for diluted earnings (loss) per share (in millions) 35.6 34.4 35.5 34.3 Earnings (loss) per share of Class A Stock and Common Stock: Basic $ 1.97 $ 1.02 $ 1.27 $ (0.14) Diluted $ 1.91 $ 1.02 $ 1.24 $ (0.14) * The Company experienced a net loss for the six month period ended November 30, 2020 and therefore did not report any dilutive share impact. Net income (loss) attributable to Class A and Common Stockholders excludes earnings of $0.3 and less than $0.1 for the three month periods ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020, respectively, and $0.2 for the six month period ended November 30, 2021, for earnings attributable to participating restricted stock units. The Company experienced a loss for the six month period ended November 30, 2020 and therefore did not allocate any loss to certain participating restricted stock units. The following table sets forth options outstanding pursuant to stock-based compensation plans as of the dates indicated: November 30, 2021 November 30, 2020 Options outstanding pursuant to stock-based compensation plans (in millions) 4.9 5.2 There were 1.7 million of potentially anti-dilutive shares pursuant to stock-based compensation plans as of November 30, 2021. A portion of the Company’s Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), which are granted to employees, participate in earnings through cumulative dividends. These dividends are payable and non-forfeitable to the employees upon vesting of the RSUs. Accordingly, the Company measures earnings per share based upon the lower of the Two-class method or the Treasury Stock method.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES The Company assesses goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually or more frequently if indicators arise. The Company monitors impairment indicators in light of changes in market conditions, near and long-term demand for the Company’s products and other relevant factors. The following table summarizes the activity in Goodwill for the periods indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 Gross beginning balance $ 165.9 $ 164.5 $ 164.5 Accumulated impairment (39.6) (39.6) (39.6) Beginning balance $ 126.3 $ 124.9 $ 124.9 Foreign currency translation (0.6) 1.4 0.7 Ending balance $ 125.7 $ 126.3 $ 125.6 There were no impairment charges related to Goodwill in any of the periods presented. The following table summarizes the activity in other intangibles included in Other assets and deferred charges on the Company’s Financial Statements for the periods indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 Beginning balance - Other intangibles subject to amortization $ 8.4 $ 10.5 $ 10.5 Adjustments — (0.5) — Amortization expense (1.0) (2.2) (1.2) Foreign currency translation (0.3) 0.6 0.4 Total other intangibles subject to amortization, net of accumulated amortization of $33.3, $32.3 and $31.3, respectively $ 7.1 $ 8.4 $ 9.7 Total other intangibles not subject to amortization $ 2.1 $ 2.1 $ 2.1 Total other intangibles $ 9.2 $ 10.5 $ 11.8 There were no additions to intangible assets within the six months ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020. Intangible assets with indefinite lives consist principally of trademark and tradename rights. Intangible assets with definite lives consist principally of customer lists, intellectual property, tradenames and other agreements.

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Equity Method And Cost Method Investments [Abstract]
Investment	INVESTMENTS Investments are included in Other assets and deferred charges on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes the Company’s investments as of the dates indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 Segment Equity method investments $ 33.7 $ 34.3 $ 32.5 International Other equity investments 6.0 6.0 6.0 Children's Book Publishing & Distribution Total Investments $ 39.7 $ 40.3 $ 38.5 The Company’s 26.2% equity interest in a children’s book publishing business located in the UK is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Equity method income from this investment is reported in the International segment. The Company has a 4.6% ownership interest in a financing and production company that makes film, television, and digital programming designed for the youth market. This equity investment does not have a readily determinable fair value and the Company has elected to apply the measurement alternative and report this investment at cost, less impairment on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. There have been no impairments or adjustments to the carrying value of this investment. Income from equity investments is reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and totaled $0.5 and $4.6 for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020, respectively, and $1.6 and $5.4 for the six months ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020, respectively.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit cost for the periods indicated under the Company’s defined benefit pension plan of Scholastic Ltd., an indirect subsidiary of Scholastic Corporation located in the United Kingdom (the “UK Pension Plan”), and the postretirement benefits plan, consisting of certain healthcare and life insurance benefits provided by the Company to its eligible retired United States-based employees (the “US Postretirement Benefits”), for the periods indicated: UK Pension Plan US Postretirement Benefits Three months ended Three months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Components of net periodic benefit cost: Interest cost $ 0.3 $ 0.1 $ 0.0 $ 0.1 Expected return on assets (0.3) (0.2) — — Amortization of prior service (credit) loss 0.0 0.0 (0.2) (0.2) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 0.2 0.2 — 0.0 Total $ 0.2 $ 0.1 $ (0.2) $ (0.1) UK Pension Plan US Postretirement Benefits Six months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Components of net periodic benefit cost: Interest cost $ 0.5 $ 0.3 $ 0.1 $ 0.2 Expected return on assets (0.6) (0.4) — — Amortization of prior service (credit) loss 0.0 0.0 (0.4) (0.2) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 0.4 0.3 — 0.0 Total $ 0.3 $ 0.2 $ (0.3) $ 0.0 Actuarial gains and losses are amortized using a corridor approach. The gain or loss corridor is equal to 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation and the market-related value of assets. Gains and losses in excess of the corridor are amortized over the future working lifetime. The Company’s funding practice with respect to the UK Pension Plan is to contribute on an annual basis at least the minimum amounts required by applicable law. For the six months ended November 30, 2021, the Company contributed $0.8 to the UK Pension Plan. The Company expects, based on actuarial calculations, to contribute cash of approximately $1.6 to the UK Pension Plan for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense included in Selling, general and administrative expenses for the periods indicated: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Stock option expense $ 1.8 $ 2.5 $ 2.5 $ 2.8 Restricted stock unit expense 0.9 0.5 1.6 0.7 Management stock purchase plan 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 Employee stock purchase plan 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 3.0 $ 3.0 $ 4.5 $ 3.6 The following table sets forth Common Stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans for the periods indicated: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Common Stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans (in millions) 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.1

Treasury Stock

Treasury Stock	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Treasury Stock	TREASURY STOCK The Board has authorized the Company to repurchase Common Stock, from time to time as conditions allow, on the open market or through negotiated private transactions. The table below represents the Board authorizations at the dates indicated: Authorizations Amount March 2018 $ 50.0 March 2020 50.0 Total current Board authorizations at June 1, 2021 $ 100.0 Less repurchases made under these authorizations $ (36.9) Remaining Board authorization at November 30, 2021 $ 63.1 Remaining Board authorization at November 30, 2021 represents the amount remaining under the Board authorization for Common share repurchases on March 21, 2018 and the current $50.0 Board authorization for Common share repurchases announced on March 18, 2020, which is available for further repurchases, from time to time as conditions allow, on the open market or through negotiated private transactions.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The following tables summarize the activity in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component, for the periods indicated: Three months ended November 30, 2021 Foreign currency translation adjustments Retirement benefit plans Total Beginning balance at September 1, 2021 $ (35.9) $ (4.5) $ (40.4) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (4.4) 0.5 (3.9) Less amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss (net of tax of $0.0) — 0.2 0.2 Amortization of prior service (credit) cost (net of tax of $0.0) — (0.2) (0.2) Other comprehensive income (loss) (4.4) 0.5 (3.9) Ending balance at November 30, 2021 $ (40.3) $ (4.0) $ (44.3) Three months ended November 30, 2020 Foreign currency translation adjustments Retirement benefit plans Total Beginning balance at September 1, 2020 $ (39.3) $ (8.2) $ (47.5) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 0.4 5.3 5.7 Less amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of gains and losses (net of tax of $0.0) — 0.2 0.2 Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax of $0.1) — (0.1) (0.1) Other comprehensive income (loss) 0.4 5.4 5.8 Ending balance at November 30, 2020 $ (38.9) $ (2.8) $ (41.7) Six months ended November 30, 2021 Foreign currency translation adjustments Retirement benefit plans Total Beginning balance at June 1, 2021 $ (30.1) $ (4.6) $ (34.7) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (10.2) 0.5 (9.7) Less amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss (net of tax of $0.0) 0.4 0.4 Amortization of prior service (credit) cost (net of tax of $0.1) (0.3) (0.3) Other comprehensive income (loss) (10.2) 0.6 (9.6) Ending balance at November 30, 2021 $ (40.3) (4.0) (44.3) Six months ended November 30, 2020 Foreign currency translation adjustments Retirement benefit plans Total Beginning balance at June 1, 2020 $ (50.0) $ (8.3) $ (58.3) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 11.1 5.3 16.4 Less amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of gains and losses (net of tax of $0.0) — 0.3 0.3 Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax of $0.1) — (0.1) (0.1) Other comprehensive income (loss) 11.1 5.5 16.6 Ending balance at November 30, 2020 $ (38.9) $ (2.8) $ (41.7) The following table presents the impact on earnings of reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the periods indicated: Three months ended Six months ended Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations line item November 30, November 30, November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Employee benefit plans: Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.4 $ 0.3 Other components of net periodic benefit (cost) Amortization of prior service (credit) loss (0.2) (0.2) (0.4) (0.2) Other components of net periodic benefit (cost) Less: Tax effect 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 Provision (benefit) for income taxes Total cost, net of tax $ 0.0 $ 0.1 $ 0.1 $ 0.2

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The Company determines the appropriate level in the fair value hierarchy for each fair value measurement of assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s financial statements. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs, which refer to assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, based upon the highest and best use, into three levels as follows: • Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. • Level 2 Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. • Level 3 Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data available, which are significant to the fair value measurement and require the Company to develop its own assumptions. The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value consisted of cash and cash equivalents, debt and foreign currency forward contracts. Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of bank deposits and short-term investments, such as money market funds, the fair value of which is based on quoted market prices, a Level 1 fair value measure. The Company employs Level 2 fair value measurements for the disclosure of the fair value of its various lines of credit and long term debt. The fair value of the Company's debt approximates the carrying value for all periods presented. The fair values of foreign currency forward contracts, used by the Company to manage the impact of foreign exchange rate changes, are based on quotations from financial institutions, a Level 2 fair value measure. Non-financial assets for which the Company employs fair value measures on a non-recurring basis include: • Long-lived assets, including held for sale • Operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets • Investments • Assets acquired in a business combination • Impairment assessment of goodwill and intangible assets

Income Taxes and Other Taxes

Income Taxes and Other Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Income Tax And Non Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes and Other Taxes	INCOME TAXES AND OTHER TAXES Tax Legislation Updates In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments have enacted or are contemplating additional measures to provide aid and economic stimulus. These measures may include deferring the due dates of tax payments or other changes to their income and non-income-based tax laws as well as providing direct government assistance through grants and forgivable loans. On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer-side social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. The Company filed its Federal income tax return and benefited from the provisions in the CARES Act to carry back net operating losses generated in the U.S. to previous periods which were taxed at the higher 35% federal corporate tax rate. The Company also took advantage of the provisions related to the Employee Retention Credit, which was created by the CARES Act to encourage entities to keep employees on their payroll despite experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company has deferred employer-side social security payments resulting in a future liability. As of November 30, 2021 the Company has a current liability of $3.2 and a non-current liability of $3.8. In fiscal 2021, the Company applied for employee retention credits in the U.S. and the related receivable was $11.9 as of November 30, 2021. During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company received a federal tax refund of $63.1 primarily related to the carry back of net operating losses generated in the U.S. Income Taxes In calculating the provision for income taxes on an interim basis, the Company uses an estimate of the annual effective tax rate based upon currently known facts and circumstances and applies that rate to its year-to-date earnings or losses. The Company’s effective tax rate is based on expected income and statutory tax rates and takes into consideration permanent differences between financial statement and tax return income applicable to the Company in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The effect of discrete items, such as changes in estimates, changes in rates or tax status, and unusual or infrequently occurring events, is recognized in the interim period in which the discrete item occurs. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, additional information is obtained or as the result of new judicial interpretations or regulatory or tax law changes. The Company's interim effective tax rate, inclusive of discrete items, for the three and six months period ended November 30, 2021 was 23.2% and 21.1%, respectively, compared to 26.1% and 9.5%, respectively, for the prior fiscal year period. The interim effective tax rate for the six months ended November 30, 2021 varies from the statutory rate primarily due to the release of an uncertain tax position in the current fiscal quarter related to an effective settlement recognized as part of ongoing audit, offset by the state income effective tax rate. The Company, including its domestic subsidiaries, files a consolidated U.S. income tax return, and also files tax returns in various states and other local jurisdictions. Also, certain subsidiaries of the Company file income tax returns in foreign jurisdictions. The Company is routinely audited by various tax authorities. The IRS is currently examining the US income tax returns for the fiscal 2015 through fiscal 2020 tax years. As of November 30, 2021, there is approximately $20.0 in receivables from the IRS related to the years under audit included in Income tax receivable in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Non-income Taxes The Company is subject to tax examinations for sales-based taxes. A number of these examinations are ongoing and, in certain cases, have resulted in assessments from taxing authorities. The Company assesses sales tax contingencies for each jurisdiction in which it operates, considering all relevant facts including statutes, regulations, case law and experience. Where a sales tax liability with respect to a jurisdiction is probable and can be reliably estimated for such jurisdiction, the Company has made accruals for these matters which are reflected in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. These amounts are included in the Financial Statements in Selling, general and administrative expenses. Future developments relating to the foregoing could result in adjustments being made to these accruals.

Derivatives and Hedging

Derivatives and Hedging	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging	DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING The Company enters into foreign currency derivative contracts to economically hedge the exposure to foreign currency fluctuations associated with the forecasted purchase of inventory, the foreign exchange risk associated with certain receivables denominated in foreign currencies and certain future commitments for foreign expenditures. These derivative contracts are economic hedges and are not designated as cash flow hedges.

Other Accrued Expenses

Other Accrued Expenses	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Other Accrued Expenses Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Accrued Expenses	OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES Other accrued expenses consisted of the following as of the dates indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 Accrued payroll, payroll taxes and benefits $ 35.1 $ 32.4 $ 38.6 Accrued bonus and commissions 15.7 23.0 10.6 Returns liability 50.7 45.2 54.5 Accrued other taxes 36.1 31.4 24.5 Accrued advertising and promotions 15.5 12.6 12.7 Other accrued expenses 40.5 57.4 42.1 Total accrued expenses $ 193.6 $ 202.0 $ 183.0

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company’s Class A and Common Stock for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 31, 2022.

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of consolidation	Principles of consolidation The accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements (referred to as the “Financial Statements” herein) include the accounts of Scholastic Corporation (the “Corporation”) and all wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Scholastic” or the “Company”). Intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s fiscal year is not a calendar year. Accordingly, references in this document to fiscal 2022 relate to the twelve-month period ending May 31, 2022. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
Noncontrolling Interest	Noncontrolling Interest The Company owns a 95.0% majority ownership interest in Make Believe Ideas Limited ("MBI"), a UK-based children's book publishing company. The founder and chief executive officer of MBI retains a 5.0% noncontrolling ownership interest in MBI. The Company fully consolidated MBI as of the acquisition date, and the 5.0% noncontrolling interest is classified within stockholder's equity.
Interim Financial Statements	Interim Financial Statements The accompanying Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021. The Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, the Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal, recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the Financial Statements for the periods presented.
Seasonality	Seasonality The Company’s Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution school-based book club and book fair channels and most of its Education Solutions businesses operate on a school-year basis; therefore, the Company’s business is highly seasonal. As a result, the Company’s revenues in the first and third quarters of the fiscal year generally are lower than its revenues in the other two fiscal quarters. Typically, school-based channels and magazine revenues are minimal in the first quarter of the fiscal year as schools are not in session. Education channel revenues are generally higher in the first and fourth quarters. Trade sales can vary throughout the year due to varying release dates of published titles. Presently, there remain uncertainties concerning the timing of and any patterns which may emerge with respect to school instruction, whether in-school, remote or hybrid for the school year, and the nature and continuing magnitude of the negative impact of COVID-19 into and beyond the third quarter of fiscal 2022.
Use of estimates	Use of estimates The preparation of these Financial Statements involves the use of estimates and assumptions by management, which affects the amounts reported in the Financial Statements and accompanying notes. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, current business factors, and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, all of which are necessary, in order to form a basis for determining the carrying values of certain assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates the adequacy of its reserves and the estimates used in these calculations, including, but not limited to: • Accounts receivable allowance for credit losses • Pension and postretirement benefit plans • Uncertain tax positions • The timing and amount of future income taxes and related deductions • Inventory reserves • Cost of goods sold from book fair operations during interim periods based on estimated gross profit rates • Sales tax contingencies • Royalty advance reserves and royalty expense accruals • Impairment testing for goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets and investments • Assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations • Variable consideration related to anticipated returns • Allocation of transaction price to contractual performance obligations
Sale of Long-lived Assets	Sale of Long-lived Assets During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company sold a facility, which included office and warehouse space, located in Lake Mary, Florida as part of an initiative to rightsize its real estate footprint to reduce occupancy costs. The long-lived assets, which consisted of land, building, building improvements, furniture and fixtures, were included in the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment. These assets had a carrying value of $4.2 and were classified as held for sale as of the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The net proceeds from the sale were $10.4 and the Company recognized a gain on sale of $6.2. This amount is included within Gain (loss) on sale of assets and other within the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company-owned facility located in Danbury, Connecticut was sold and the Company relocated the book fairs warehousing and distribution operations conducted in Danbury to a warehouse in Easton, Pennsylvania. The long-lived assets related to the Danbury facility, which consisted of land, building, and building improvements, were included in the Overhead segment. These assets had a carrying value of $5.7 and were classified as held for sale as of the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020. The net proceeds from the sale were $12.3 and the Company recognized a gain on sale of $6.6. This amount is included within Gain (loss) on sale of assets and other within the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Assets Held For Sale	Assets Held For Sale During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company committed to a plan to sell the UK distribution center located in Witney to consolidate the operations into a new facility in Warwickshire. These assets are included in the International segment. The long-lived assets which consist of building and building improvements are classified as held for sale. These assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell and no additional depreciation is being recognized. As of November 30, 2021, the carrying amount was $2.1 which is included in Property, plant and equipment, net within the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement for this facility and expects a gain on the sale to be recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements There were no new accounting pronouncements issued in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 which would impact the Company. Refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021 for more information on current applicable authoritative guidance and its impact on the Company's financial statements. Current Fiscal Year Adoptions: ASU No. 2019-12 The Company adopted ASU No. 2019-12 as of the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2022 which simplifies the accounting for income taxes, eliminates certain exceptions within ASC 740, Income Taxes , and clarifies certain aspects of the current guidance to promote consistency among reporting entities. Most amendments within ASU No. 2019-12 are required to be applied on a prospective basis, while certain amendments must be applied on a retrospective or modified retrospective basis. As of the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company adopted the applicable amendments of the ASU using the modified retrospective basis for those amendments that are not applied on a prospective basis. The adoption of ASU No. 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenues (Tables)

Revenues (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by region and domestic channel: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Book Clubs - U.S. $ 51.9 $ 67.0 $ 58.7 $ 72.8 Book Fairs - U.S. 176.2 47.7 192.2 60.9 Trade - U.S. 109.4 116.4 189.5 182.2 Trade - International (1) 15.0 12.9 27.9 20.4 Total Children's Book Publishing and Distribution $ 352.5 $ 244.0 $ 468.3 $ 336.3 Education Solutions - U.S. $ 79.5 $ 67.5 $ 159.6 $ 121.1 Total Education Solutions $ 79.5 $ 67.5 $ 159.6 $ 121.1 International - Major Markets (2) $ 78.8 $ 73.1 $ 126.3 $ 123.1 International - Other Markets (3) 13.4 21.6 29.8 40.9 Total International $ 92.2 $ 94.7 $ 156.1 $ 164.0 Total Revenues $ 524.2 $ 406.2 $ 784.0 $ 621.4 (1) Primarily includes foreign rights and certain product sales in the UK. (2) Includes Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The following table sets forth the Company's revenue and operating income (loss) by segment for the fiscal quarters ended November 30, 2021 and November 30, 2020: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Revenues Children's Book Publishing and Distribution $ 352.5 $ 244.0 $ 468.3 $ 336.3 Education Solutions 79.5 67.5 159.6 121.1 International 92.2 94.7 156.1 164.0 Total $ 524.2 $ 406.2 $ 784.0 $ 621.4 Operating income (loss) Children's Book Publishing and Distribution $ 85.2 $ 35.4 $ 63.5 $ 6.4 Education Solutions 15.6 10.3 22.9 7.9 International 8.7 17.9 7.0 22.7 Overhead (1) (26.1) (14.8) (42.0) (45.2) Total $ 83.4 $ 48.8 $ 51.4 $ (8.2) (1) Overhead includes all domestic corporate amounts not allocated to segments, including expenses and costs related to the management of corporate assets.

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company's debt as of the dates indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 US Revolving Credit Agreement $ — $ 175.0 $ 175.0 Unsecured lines of credit 7.5 7.9 8.4 UK Loan 6.8 7.3 11.4 Total debt $ 14.3 $ 190.2 $ 194.8 Less lines of credit, short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (14.3) (182.9) (19.8) Total long-term debt $ — $ 7.3 $ 175.0

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of basic and diluted earnings per share	The following table summarizes the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators for the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share computation for the periods indicated: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net income (loss) attributable to Class A and Common Stockholders $ 68.0 $ 35.1 $ 43.9 $ (4.7) Weighted average Shares of Class A Stock and Common Stock outstanding for basic earnings (loss) per share (in millions) 34.6 34.3 34.6 34.3 Dilutive effect of Class A Stock and Common Stock potentially issuable pursuant to stock-based compensation plans (in millions) * 1.0 0.1 0.9 — Adjusted weighted average Shares of Class A Stock and Common Stock outstanding for diluted earnings (loss) per share (in millions) 35.6 34.4 35.5 34.3 Earnings (loss) per share of Class A Stock and Common Stock: Basic $ 1.97 $ 1.02 $ 1.27 $ (0.14) Diluted $ 1.91 $ 1.02 $ 1.24 $ (0.14) * The Company experienced a net loss for the six month period ended November 30, 2020 and therefore did not report any dilutive share impact.
Schedule of stock option activity	The following table sets forth options outstanding pursuant to stock-based compensation plans as of the dates indicated: November 30, 2021 November 30, 2020 Options outstanding pursuant to stock-based compensation plans (in millions) 4.9 5.2

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Activity in Goodwill for the Periods Indicated	The following table summarizes the activity in Goodwill for the periods indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 Gross beginning balance $ 165.9 $ 164.5 $ 164.5 Accumulated impairment (39.6) (39.6) (39.6) Beginning balance $ 126.3 $ 124.9 $ 124.9 Foreign currency translation (0.6) 1.4 0.7 Ending balance $ 125.7 $ 126.3 $ 125.6
Summary of Activity in Total Other Intangibles for the Periods Indicated	The following table summarizes the activity in other intangibles included in Other assets and deferred charges on the Company’s Financial Statements for the periods indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 Beginning balance - Other intangibles subject to amortization $ 8.4 $ 10.5 $ 10.5 Adjustments — (0.5) — Amortization expense (1.0) (2.2) (1.2) Foreign currency translation (0.3) 0.6 0.4 Total other intangibles subject to amortization, net of accumulated amortization of $33.3, $32.3 and $31.3, respectively $ 7.1 $ 8.4 $ 9.7 Total other intangibles not subject to amortization $ 2.1 $ 2.1 $ 2.1 Total other intangibles $ 9.2 $ 10.5 $ 11.8

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Equity Method And Cost Method Investments [Abstract]
Investments	The following table summarizes the Company’s investments as of the dates indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 Segment Equity method investments $ 33.7 $ 34.3 $ 32.5 International Other equity investments 6.0 6.0 6.0 Children's Book Publishing & Distribution Total Investments $ 39.7 $ 40.3 $ 38.5

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit cost for the periods indicated under the Company’s defined benefit pension plan of Scholastic Ltd., an indirect subsidiary of Scholastic Corporation located in the United Kingdom (the “UK Pension Plan”), and the postretirement benefits plan, consisting of certain healthcare and life insurance benefits provided by the Company to its eligible retired United States-based employees (the “US Postretirement Benefits”), for the periods indicated: UK Pension Plan US Postretirement Benefits Three months ended Three months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Components of net periodic benefit cost: Interest cost $ 0.3 $ 0.1 $ 0.0 $ 0.1 Expected return on assets (0.3) (0.2) — — Amortization of prior service (credit) loss 0.0 0.0 (0.2) (0.2) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 0.2 0.2 — 0.0 Total $ 0.2 $ 0.1 $ (0.2) $ (0.1) UK Pension Plan US Postretirement Benefits Six months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Components of net periodic benefit cost: Interest cost $ 0.5 $ 0.3 $ 0.1 $ 0.2 Expected return on assets (0.6) (0.4) — — Amortization of prior service (credit) loss 0.0 0.0 (0.4) (0.2) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 0.4 0.3 — 0.0 Total $ 0.3 $ 0.2 $ (0.3) $ 0.0

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan	The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense included in Selling, general and administrative expenses for the periods indicated: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Stock option expense $ 1.8 $ 2.5 $ 2.5 $ 2.8 Restricted stock unit expense 0.9 0.5 1.6 0.7 Management stock purchase plan 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 Employee stock purchase plan 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 3.0 $ 3.0 $ 4.5 $ 3.6
Schedule of Shares Issued Pursuant to Share-based Compensation Activity	The following table sets forth Common Stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans for the periods indicated: Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Common Stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans (in millions) 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.1

Treasury Stock (Tables)

Treasury Stock (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Tabular Disclosure of an Entity's Treasury Stock	The table below represents the Board authorizations at the dates indicated: Authorizations Amount March 2018 $ 50.0 March 2020 50.0 Total current Board authorizations at June 1, 2021 $ 100.0 Less repurchases made under these authorizations $ (36.9) Remaining Board authorization at November 30, 2021 $ 63.1

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following tables summarize the activity in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component, for the periods indicated: Three months ended November 30, 2021 Foreign currency translation adjustments Retirement benefit plans Total Beginning balance at September 1, 2021 $ (35.9) $ (4.5) $ (40.4) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (4.4) 0.5 (3.9) Less amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss (net of tax of $0.0) — 0.2 0.2 Amortization of prior service (credit) cost (net of tax of $0.0) — (0.2) (0.2) Other comprehensive income (loss) (4.4) 0.5 (3.9) Ending balance at November 30, 2021 $ (40.3) $ (4.0) $ (44.3) Three months ended November 30, 2020 Foreign currency translation adjustments Retirement benefit plans Total Beginning balance at September 1, 2020 $ (39.3) $ (8.2) $ (47.5) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 0.4 5.3 5.7 Less amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of gains and losses (net of tax of $0.0) — 0.2 0.2 Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax of $0.1) — (0.1) (0.1) Other comprehensive income (loss) 0.4 5.4 5.8 Ending balance at November 30, 2020 $ (38.9) $ (2.8) $ (41.7) Six months ended November 30, 2021 Foreign currency translation adjustments Retirement benefit plans Total Beginning balance at June 1, 2021 $ (30.1) $ (4.6) $ (34.7) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (10.2) 0.5 (9.7) Less amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss (net of tax of $0.0) 0.4 0.4 Amortization of prior service (credit) cost (net of tax of $0.1) (0.3) (0.3) Other comprehensive income (loss) (10.2) 0.6 (9.6) Ending balance at November 30, 2021 $ (40.3) (4.0) (44.3) Six months ended November 30, 2020 Foreign currency translation adjustments Retirement benefit plans Total Beginning balance at June 1, 2020 $ (50.0) $ (8.3) $ (58.3) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 11.1 5.3 16.4 Less amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of gains and losses (net of tax of $0.0) — 0.3 0.3 Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax of $0.1) — (0.1) (0.1) Other comprehensive income (loss) 11.1 5.5 16.6 Ending balance at November 30, 2020 $ (38.9) $ (2.8) $ (41.7)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table presents the impact on earnings of reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the periods indicated: Three months ended Six months ended Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations line item November 30, November 30, November 30, November 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Employee benefit plans: Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.4 $ 0.3 Other components of net periodic benefit (cost) Amortization of prior service (credit) loss (0.2) (0.2) (0.4) (0.2) Other components of net periodic benefit (cost) Less: Tax effect 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 Provision (benefit) for income taxes Total cost, net of tax $ 0.0 $ 0.1 $ 0.1 $ 0.2

Other Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Other Accrued Expenses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Other Accrued Expenses Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Accrued Expenses	Other accrued expenses consisted of the following as of the dates indicated: November 30, 2021 May 31, 2021 November 30, 2020 Accrued payroll, payroll taxes and benefits $ 35.1 $ 32.4 $ 38.6 Accrued bonus and commissions 15.7 23.0 10.6 Returns liability 50.7 45.2 54.5 Accrued other taxes 36.1 31.4 24.5 Accrued advertising and promotions 15.5 12.6 12.7 Other accrued expenses 40.5 57.4 42.1 Total accrued expenses $ 193.6 $ 202.0 $ 183.0

Basis of Presentation - Narrati

Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	$ 6.2	$ 0	$ 6.2	$ 6.6
Make Believe Ideas Limited (MBI) | Scholastic, Inc.
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	95.00%		95.00%
Make Believe Ideas Limited (MBI) | Founder and CEO of MBI
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by founder and CEO of MBI	5.00%		5.00%
Lake Mary
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Assets held-for-sale	$ 4.2		$ 4.2
Land, Buildings and Improvements
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Assets held-for-sale		5.7		$ 5.7
Proceeds from sale	10.4	12.3
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	6.2	$ 6.6
Witney Facilities
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Assets held-for-sale	$ 2.1		$ 2.1

Revenues - Disaggregation of Re

Revenues - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 524.2	$ 406.2	$ 784	$ 621.4
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	352.5	244	468.3	336.3
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution | Book Clubs - U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	51.9	67	58.7	72.8
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution | Book Fairs - U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	176.2	47.7	192.2	60.9
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution | Trade - U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	109.4	116.4	189.5	182.2
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution | Trade - International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	15	12.9	27.9	20.4
Education
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	79.5	67.5	159.6	121.1
International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	92.2	94.7	156.1	164
International | Major Markets
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	78.8	73.1	126.3	123.1
International | Other Markets
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 13.4	$ 21.6	$ 29.8	$ 40.9

Revenues - Additional Informati

Revenues - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	May 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Returns liability	$ 50.7	$ 54.5	$ 50.7	$ 54.5	$ 45.2
Return asset	5	3.3	5	3.3	$ 3.4
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	$ 27.9	$ 24.2	$ 43.2	$ 41.1

Revenues - Allowance for Credit

Revenues - Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance	$ 21.8	$ 21.4	$ 21.4
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	4.2	1.6	5.8	$ 3.5
Write-offs and other	(3.1)	(1.2)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	$ 22.9	$ 21.8	$ 22.9

Segment Information - Schedule

Segment Information - Schedule of segment reporting information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2020USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2021USD ($)segment	Nov. 30, 2020USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment			3
Revenues	$ 524.2	$ 406.2	$ 784	$ 621.4
Segment operating income (loss)	83.4	48.8	$ 51.4	(8.2)
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment			3
Revenues	352.5	244	$ 468.3	336.3
Education
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment			1
Revenues	79.5	67.5	$ 159.6	121.1
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment			3
Revenues	92.2	94.7	$ 156.1	164
Operating Segments | Children's Book Publishing and Distribution
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	352.5	244	468.3	336.3
Segment operating income (loss)	85.2	35.4	63.5	6.4
Operating Segments | Education
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	79.5	67.5	159.6	121.1
Segment operating income (loss)	15.6	10.3	22.9	7.9
Operating Segments | Overhead
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	(26.1)	(14.8)	(42)	(45.2)
Operating Segments | International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	92.2	94.7	156.1	164
Segment operating income (loss)	$ 8.7	$ 17.9	$ 7	$ 22.7

Debt - Schedule of Debt (Detail

Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021	May 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	$ 14.3	$ 190.2	$ 194.8
Less lines of credit, short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	(14.3)	(182.9)	(19.8)
Total long-term debt	0	7.3	175
UK Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	6.8	7.3	11.4
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	0	175	175
Line of Credit | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	$ 7.5	$ 7.9	$ 8.4
Weighted average interest rate (percentage)	4.70%	4.70%	4.40%

Debt - Narrative (Details)

Debt - Narrative (Details)	Oct. 27, 2021USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2021USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2021USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2021USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2021USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2021GBP (£)	May 31, 2021USD ($)	Dec. 16, 2020USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 23, 2019GBP (£)
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Debt		$ 14,300,000		$ 14,300,000	$ 14,300,000				$ 190,200,000		$ 194,800,000
Standby letters of credit		4,300,000		4,300,000	4,300,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Debt		0		0	0				175,000,000		175,000,000
Payment on long term debt		75,000,000	$ 100,000,000
Short-term debt		0		0	0
Loan Agreement
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 300,000,000
Borrowing capacity										$ 250,000,000
Standby letters of credit		400,000		400,000	$ 400,000
Commitment fee percentage					0.20%
Consolidated net leverage ratio, maximum	2.75
Increase in borrowing capacity available under accordion feature	$ 150,000,000
Loan Agreement | Minimum
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.20%
Loan Agreement | Maximum
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.30%
Loan Agreement | Swingline Facility
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 15,000,000
Loan Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 50,000,000
Loan Agreement | Eurodollar
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)	1.00%
Loan Agreement | Base Rate
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)					0.35%
Loan Agreement | Base Rate | Minimum
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)	0.35%
Loan Agreement | Base Rate | Maximum
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)	0.75%
Loan Agreement | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)					1.35%
Loan Agreement | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)	1.35%
Loan Agreement | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)	1.75%
Loan Agreement | Federal Funds Rate
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)	0.50%
UK Loan
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Debt		6,800,000		6,800,000	$ 6,800,000				7,300,000		11,400,000
Short-term debt		2,600,000		2,600,000	2,600,000
Face amount of debt | £												£ 2,000,000
UK Loan | Line of Credit
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity | £								£ 3,200,000
Short-term debt		4,200,000		4,200,000	4,200,000
Remaining borrowing capacity		0		$ 0	$ 0
UK Loan | Base Rate
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)				2.25%	0.10%
UK Loan | Base Rate | Line of Credit
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Variable rate (percentage)				2.25%	0.10%	1.77%	1.77%
Unsecured Debt | Domestic Line of Credit
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity		10,000,000		$ 10,000,000	$ 10,000,000
Standby letters of credit		3,900,000		3,900,000	3,900,000
Short-term debt		0		0	0				0		0
Available credit		6,100,000		6,100,000	$ 6,100,000
Expiration period (in days)					365 days
Unsecured Debt | Line of Credit
Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity		34,200,000		34,200,000	$ 34,200,000
Debt		7,500,000		7,500,000	7,500,000				$ 7,900,000		$ 8,400,000
Available credit		$ 26,700,000		$ 26,700,000	$ 26,700,000
Expiration period (in days)					364 days
Weighted average interest rate (percentage)		4.70%		4.70%	4.70%			4.70%	4.70%		4.40%

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 20, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Settlement	$ 20
Insurance recoveries		$ 6.6

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Sch

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to Class A and Common Shares	$ 68	$ 35.1	$ 43.9	$ (4.7)
Weighted average Shares of Class A Stock and Common Stock outstanding for basic earnings (loss) per share	34.6	34.3	34.6	34.3
Earnings (loss) per share of Class A Stock and Common Stock:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.97	$ 1.02	$ 1.27	$ (0.14)
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.91	$ 1.02	$ 1.24	$ (0.14)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	1	0.1	0.9	0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	35.6	34.4	35.5	34.3

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - S_2

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Schedule of Options Outstanding (Details) - shares shares in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options outstanding pursuant to stock-based compensation plans (in millions)	4.9	5.2

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Nar

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive shares excluded from calculation of earnings per share			1.7
Remaining authorized stock repurchase amount	$ 63,100,000		$ 63,100,000
Earnings attributable to participating restricted stock	$ 300,000	$ 100,000	$ 200,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Schedule of activity in goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Gross goodwill			$ 165.9	$ 164.5
Accumulated impairment			(39.6)	$ (39.6)
Beginning balance	$ 126.3	$ 124.9	124.9
Foreign currency translation	(0.6)	0.7	1.4
Ending balance	$ 125.7	$ 125.6	$ 126.3

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	May 31, 2021
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amortizable intangible assets acquired	0	0
Adjustments	$ 0	0	500,000
Useful life	4 years 8 months 12 days
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Schedule of other intangible assets subject to amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	May 31, 2021
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance other intangibles subject to amortization	$ 8.4	$ 10.5	$ 10.5
Additions	0	0
Adjustments	0	0	(0.5)
Amortization expense	(1)	(1.2)	(2.2)
Foreign currency translation	(0.3)	0.4	0.6
Total other intangibles subject to amortization, net of accumulated amortization of $24.8, $24.1 and $22.5, respectively	7.1	9.7	8.4
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	33.3	31.3	32.3
Total other intangibles not subject to amortization	2.1	2.1	2.1
Total other intangibles	$ 9.2	$ 11.8	$ 10.5

Investments (Details)

Investments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	May 31, 2021
Investments (Details) [Line Items]
Investments	$ 39,700,000	$ 38,500,000	$ 39,700,000	$ 38,500,000	$ 40,300,000
Income from equity-method investments	$ 500,000	4,600,000	1,600,000	5,400,000
Equity method investment, impairment			$ 0
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution
Investments (Details) [Line Items]
Equity method ownership percentage	26.20%		26.20%
Financing and Production Company | Financing and Production Company
Investments (Details) [Line Items]
Other equity percentage			4.60%
International
Investments (Details) [Line Items]
Equity method investment	$ 33,700,000	32,500,000	$ 33,700,000	32,500,000	34,300,000
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution | Other Investments
Investments (Details) [Line Items]
Investments	$ 6,000,000	$ 6,000,000	$ 6,000,000	$ 6,000,000	$ 6,000,000

Employee Benefit Plans - Schedu

Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of net periodic costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Pension Plans | Foreign Plan
Components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost:
Interest cost	$ 0.3	$ 0.1	$ 0.5	$ 0.3
Expected return on assets	(0.3)	(0.2)	(0.6)	(0.4)
Net amortization of prior service credit	0	0	0	0
Amortization of (gain) loss	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.3
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	0.2	0.1	0.3	0.2
Post-Retirement Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost:
Interest cost	0	0.1	0.1	0.2
Expected return on assets	0	0	0	0
Net amortization of prior service credit	(0.2)	(0.2)	(0.4)	(0.2)
Amortization of (gain) loss	0	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	$ (0.2)	$ (0.1)	$ (0.3)	$ 0

Employee Benefit Plans - Narrat

Employee Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - Pension Plans - Foreign Plan - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	May 31, 2022
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) [Line Items]
Pension contributions	$ 0.8
Forecast [Member]
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) [Line Items]
Contributions expected in current fiscal year		$ 1.6

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Sep. 21, 2021
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Schedule of stock-based compensation [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 3	$ 3	$ 4.5	$ 3.6
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	200	100	300	100
Stock option expense
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Schedule of stock-based compensation [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1.8	$ 2.5	$ 2.5	$ 2.8
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					2,500
Restricted stock unit expense
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Schedule of stock-based compensation [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	0.9	0.5	1.6	0.7
Management stock purchase plan
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Schedule of stock-based compensation [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	0.3	0	0.3	0
Employee stock purchase plan
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Schedule of stock-based compensation [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0.1	$ 0.1

Treasury Stock - Schedule of re

Treasury Stock - Schedule of repurchase of common stock (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	44 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2021	May 31, 2021	Mar. 18, 2020	Mar. 21, 2018
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Authorized amount of stock to be repurchased				$ 100,000,000	$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000
Total current Board authorizations	$ (4,200,000)		$ (36,900,000)
Less repurchases made under these authorizations	$ 63,100,000	$ 63,100,000	$ 63,100,000
Number of common stock repurchased (in shares)	4.2	4.2

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of AOCI Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020	May 31, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,210	$ 1,187.9	$ 1,210	$ 1,187.9	$ 1,149.6	$ 1,182.3	$ 1,147.4	$ 1,180.6
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(3.9)	5.7	(9.7)	16.4
Amortization of gains and losses, net of tax	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.3
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost (net of tax of $0.0)	(0.2)	(0.1)	(0.3)	(0.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3.9)	5.8	(9.6)	16.6
Ending balance	1,210	1,187.9	1,210	1,187.9	1,149.6	1,182.3	1,147.4	1,180.6
Amortization, Tax	0	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service credit, Tax	0	0.1	0.1	0.1
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(44.3)	(41.7)	(44.3)	(41.7)		(34.7)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(44.3)	(41.7)	(44.3)	(41.7)	(40.4)	(34.7)	(47.5)	(58.3)
Ending balance	(44.3)	(41.7)	(44.3)	(41.7)	(40.4)	(34.7)	(47.5)	(58.3)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(44.3)	(41.7)	(44.3)	(41.7)	(40.4)	(34.7)	(47.5)	(58.3)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(4.4)	0.4	(10.2)	11.1
Amortization of gains and losses, net of tax	0	0		0
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost (net of tax of $0.0)	0	0		0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4.4)	0.4	(10.2)	11.1
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(40.3)	(38.9)	(40.3)	(38.9)	(35.9)	(30.1)	(39.3)	(50)
Retirement benefit plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	0.5	5.3	0.5	5.3
Amortization of gains and losses, net of tax	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.3
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost (net of tax of $0.0)	(0.2)	(0.1)	(0.3)	(0.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0.5	5.4	0.6	5.5
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (4)	$ (2.8)	$ (4)	$ (2.8)	$ (4.5)	$ (4.6)	$ (8.2)	$ (8.3)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Reclassification out of AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Less: Tax effect	$ (20.7)	$ (12.4)	$ (11.8)	$ (0.4)
Net income (loss) attributable to Scholastic Corporation	(68.3)	(35.1)	(44.1)	4.7
Amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Retirement benefit plans
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of unrecognized gain (loss)	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.3
Amortization of prior service (credit) loss	(0.2)	(0.2)	(0.4)	(0.2)
Less: Tax effect	0	0.1	0.1	0.1
Net income (loss) attributable to Scholastic Corporation	$ 0	$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.2

Income Taxes and Other Taxes (D

Income Taxes and Other Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Current liability	$ 3.2			$ 3.2
Long term liability	$ 3.8			$ 3.8
Effective income tax rate (percentage)	23.20%		26.10%	21.10%	(9.50%)
Tax Years 2015 to 2020
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income taxes receivable	$ 20			$ 20
Employee Retention Credits
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income taxes receivable	$ 11.9			$ 11.9
Carry Back of Net Operating Losses
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds		$ 63.1

Derivatives and Hedging (Detail

Derivatives and Hedging (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument - Foreign Exchange Contract - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss)	$ (0.6)	$ (1.1)
Derivative, Notional Amount	27.3	29.2
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 27.3	$ 29.2

Other Accrued Expenses - Schedu

Other Accrued Expenses - Schedule of accrued expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021	May 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Schedule of accrued expenses [Abstract]
Accrued payroll, payroll taxes and benefits	$ 35.1	$ 32.4	$ 38.6
Accrued bonus and commissions	15.7	23	10.6
Returns liability	50.7	45.2	54.5
Accrued other taxes	36.1	31.4	24.5
Accrued advertising and promotions	15.5	12.6	12.7
Other accrued expenses	40.5	57.4	42.1
Total accrued expenses	$ 193.6	$ 202	$ 183

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event	Dec. 15, 2021$ / shares
Common Class A
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividend declared per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.15
Common Stock
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividend declared per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.15