Scholastic

Industries Educational Resources, Media and Entertainment
Subsidiaries Klutz Press, Weston Woods, Grolier, Lectorum Publications, Back to Basics Toys, Teachers Friend Publications

Scholastic Corporation (Scholastic) often yields to political activism in shaping corporate governance, potentially alienating consumers, dividing employees, and harming shareholders. The company implements race and identity-based policies that replace merit, excellence, and integrity with preferential treatment and outcomes. Scholastic occasionally embraces corporate initiatives that redirect its central focus from business goals to partisan policies and divisive issues at times. This approach fails to safeguard free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise.

Risk Rating: Medium

Rating Criteria

Corporate Weaponization Risk Levels
Criteria Risk Level
Cancellations Medium Risk
Discriminatory Philanthropy Lower Risk
Employment Protection Medium Risk

Corporate Weaponization

Corporate Governance and Public Policy Risk Levels
Criteria Risk Level
Advocacy Bias High Risk
Funding High Risk
Political Actions Lower Risk

Corporate Governance and Public Policy