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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Feb. 28, 2015
May 31, 2014
Feb. 28, 2014
Mar. 25, 2015
Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]        
Equity Method Investments $ 18.6us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments $ 18.4us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments $ 19.4us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments  
Subsequent Event | Common Class A        
Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]        
Subsequent Event Dividend Declared Per Share (in Dollars per share)       $ 0.15schl_SubsequentEventDividendDeclaredPerShare
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