Scholastic Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

(b) Retirement of Andrew S. Hedden as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

On May 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of Scholastic Corporation (“Scholastic” or the “Company”) accepted the retirement of Andrew S. Hedden, a named executive officer of the Company, from his positions as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the Company effective May 31, 2025. Mr. Hedden joined Scholastic in 2008 and has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary since that time. Mr. Hedden will continue to be employed by the Company as Senior Counselor.

Appointment of Chris Lick as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

On May 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Chris Lick, presently Deputy General Counsel of the Company, as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary succeeding Mr. Hedden, effective June 1, 2025.

Mr. Lick joined Scholastic’s legal department in 2008. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Cardozo School of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a minor in Classic Civilizations from William and Mary.

SIGNATURES

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