Scholastic Inc.

Mission: Scholastic Inc. is dedicated to supporting literacy and education for children, families, and educators through a wide range of books, resources, and programs.

Services and Programs:

• Book Distribution: Scholastic offers best-selling, new, classic, and award-winning books and educational materials for children of all ages through its online store, book clubs, and book fairs.
• Classroom Resources: The organization provides teachers with access to classroom libraries, teaching tools, and subject-specific resources to enhance student learning and engagement.
• ClassroomsCount™ Funding Platform: This free fundraising platform allows teachers to create campaigns to raise funds for classroom books and resources. All funds raised are available instantly and can be spent across Scholastic’s various stores and programs.
• Early Childhood and Literacy Programs: Scholastic offers specialized kits and subscriptions for early childhood education, including school readiness kits, decodable books, and literacy magazines for PreK-3.
• Culturally Responsive and Social-Emotional Collections: The organization curates collections that promote diversity, inclusion, and social-emotional learning, including bilingual and Spanish collections.
• Summer Learning and Take-Home Books: Programs such as My Books Summer and Grab & Go provide students with books and learning materials to prevent summer learning loss.
• Professional Learning: Scholastic offers professional development books and services for educators to support effective teaching practices.
• Family, School, and Community Engagement: Initiatives like Read and Rise and Scholastic Literacy Events aim to foster a love of reading and learning in homes and communities.

Who They Serve:

• Teachers, students, and families across the United States, including those in Louisa County, VA and surrounding regions, can access Scholastic’s resources and participate in fundraising campaigns.

Eligibility and Access:

• Most services and products are available for purchase by educators, parents, and schools. The ClassroomsCount™ platform is specifically for teachers seeking classroom funding.

Additional Information:

• Scholastic’s programs are designed to support literacy development, student engagement, and equitable access to books and educational materials. The organization’s fundraising platform empowers teachers to directly improve their classroom resources, benefiting students of all backgrounds and reading levels.