Corporate News
Scholastic Reports 2011 Progress toward Industry-Leading Goals for Use of FSC-Certified and Recycled Paper
Contact:
Kristen Joerger, kjoerger@scholastic.com, 212-389-3343
Company surpassed goal for FSC-Certified paper by more than 18%
Scholastic Adds Trajectory, Inc. eBooks to Storia
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kyle Good 212.343.4563 or kgood@scholastic.com
Maura K. Phelan 617.564.1550 media@trajectory.com
Illustrated classics to be offered as eBooks on the acclaimed kids’ eReading app from Scholastic
Scholastic Announces Fiscal 2012 Results and Fiscal 2013 Outlook
Strong operating results bolstered by success of The Hunger Games
New York — July 19, 2012 — Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today reported significant revenue and earnings growth for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2012. The Company also outlined its fiscal 2013 plan to continue investing in key long-term growth initiatives, including ebooks and educational technology, and to sustain operating improvements and strong free cash flow.
Tara Welty Named Editor-In-Chief of "Instructor" Magazine
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Alex Wladich, Scholastic Inc., 212-965-7353 or awladich@scholastic.com
"Storia", The e-Reading App for Kids Created by Scholastic, to Offer National Geographic for Kids Titles
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Kyle Good 212.343.4563 or kgood@scholastic.com
Sara Sinek 212.343.6899 or ssinek@scholastic.com
Anna Irwin 202.862.8267 or airwin@ngs.com
Scholastic Introduces Program to Help Teachers Assess Students During In-Class Independent Reading
For Immediate Release
Contact: Alex Wladich, Scholastic Inc., 212-965-7353 awladich@scholastic.com
Independent Reading Assessment: FICTION helps educators turn assessment data into targeted instruction
Mount Vernon Schools Launch District-Wide Summer Reading Initiative Giving Book Packs to Every K-6 Student
CONTACT: Nadia Almahdi - 212-343-6635; nalmahdi@scholastic.com
Scholastic Earns Eight Educational Publishing Awards for its Education Programs and Magazines
Contact: Kristen Joerger, 212-389-3343, kjoerger@scholastic.com
Math Solutions Wins industry’s top honor, a Golden Lamp Award, for professional development
Award-Winning Author Ellen Levine (1939-2012) Dies at Age 73
New York, NY (May 30, 2012)--Ellen Levine, award-winning author, teacher, mentor and fierce fighter for social justice, died on May 26, 2012, after a valiant 19-month battle with lung cancer. She died peacefully with her beloved spouse and partner of 40 years, Anne Koedt, and her devoted sister Mada Liebman and adored brother-in-law Burt Liebman by her side.
Ms. Levine graduated with a B.A., magna cum laude with honors, from Brandeis University, an M.A. from University of Chicago, and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.
Leo Dillon, Award-Winning Author/Illustrator, Dies at Age 79
New York, NY (May 30, 2012)--LEO DILLON, one of the world’s most celebrated children’s book artists—internationally applauded for creating a world of stunning multicultural books using a broad diversity of art styles and ethnic backgrounds—died on Saturday, May 26, in Brooklyn, New York. He was 79. “The cause was complications of a sudden illness requiring lung surgery,” said Bonnie Verburg, his longtime editor at the Blue Sky Press/Scholastic and formerly Harcourt. Mr. Dillon, who died at Long Island College Hospital, lived in nearby Brooklyn.
