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Dispositions (Details) - USD ($) | Aug. 23, 2022 | Sep. 14, 2022 | Aug. 12, 2021
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Amount receivable |  | $ 71,700,000 |
Walden e-Learning, LLC | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Amount receivable |  |  | $ 74,000,000
Proceeds from collection of escrow in notes receivable | $ 71,700,000 |  |

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