Scholastic holds the perpetual US publishing rights to the Harry Potter and Hunger Games book series.

[13][14] Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and print and digital educational materials for pre-K to grade 12.

Scholastic also publishes instructional reading and writing programs, and offers professional learning and consultancy services for school improvement.

[16] The Scholastic Art & Writing awards was Founded in 1923 by Maurice R. Robinson, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards,[17] administered by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, is a competition which recognizes talented young artists and writers from across the United States.

[18] The success and enduring legacy of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards can be attributed in part to its well-planned and executed marketing initiatives.

These efforts have allowed the competition to adapt to the changing times, connect with a wider audience, and continue its mission of nurturing the creative potential of the nation's youth.

Weston Woods is its production studio, acquired in 1996, as was Soup2Nuts (best known for Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Science Court and Home Movies) from 2001 to 2015 before shutting down.

Scholastic defended the move, citing legislation in multiple states seeking to ban books dealing with LGBTQ issues or race.

[40] After public backlash from educators, authors, and free speech advocacy groups, Scholastic reversed course, saying the new category will be discontinued, writing: "It is unsettling that the current divisive landscape in the U.S. is creating an environment that could deny any child access to books, or that teachers could be penalized for creating access to all stories for their students".

[41][42] Scholastic Book Fairs have been criticized for spurring unnecessary purchases, highlighting economic inequality among students, and disruption of school activities and facilities.