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ticker: "SCHL"
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company_name: "SCHOLASTIC CORP"
filed_at: "2022-09-06T23:59:59+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Scholastic acquires Learning Ovations, creator of A2i literacy system with ESSA Tier 1 evidence

## Summary
- Acquisition of Learning Ovations, creator of A2i literacy screening and instructional planning system; terms not disclosed.
- A2i backed by over 12 years of research and holds ESSA Tier 1 (strongest) evidence of efficacy for grades preK-3.
- Acquisition advances Scholastic's literacy platform by integrating assessments, data-driven instruction, and professional learning.
- Learning Ovations team, including researchers and practitioners, will join Scholastic Education Solutions.
- Scholastic will work over the next year to integrate A2i with its own instructional resources for school partners.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-238871
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SCHL
- cik: 0000866729
- company_name: SCHOLASTIC CORP
- filed_at: 2022-09-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866729/000119312522238871/0001193125-22-238871-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866729/000119312522238871/d384017d8k.htm

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