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Restructuring and Related Charges, Pre-tax Restructuring (Credits) Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2018 | Oct. 31, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2018
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | $ 4,001 | $ 9,996 |  | $ 14,736 | $ 3,910 |
Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 3,154 |  |  | 14,024 |  |
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Severance and Termination Benefits [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 578 |  |  | 11,287 |  |
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Facility Related Charges [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 1,240 |  |  | 1,240 |  |
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Other Activities [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 1,336 |  |  | 1,336 |  |
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Operating Lease Right-of-use Asset Impairment [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 0 |  |  | 161 |  |
Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 847 | 9,996 | [1] | 712 | 3,910 | [1]
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date | 170,340 |  |  | 170,340 |  |
Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] | Severance and Termination Benefits [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 847 | 8,672 | [1] | 497 | 2,894 | [1]
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date | 116,756 |  |  | 116,756 |  |
Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] | Consulting and Contract Termination Costs [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 0 | 90 | [1] | 0 | 225 | [1]
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date | 21,155 |  |  | 21,155 |  |
Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] | Other Activities [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 0 | 1,234 | [1] | 215 | 791 | [1]
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date | 32,429 |  |  | 32,429 |  |
Research Publishing & Platforms [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 29 |  |  | 2,665 |  |
Research Publishing & Platforms [Member] | Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 697 | 2,282 | [1] | 681 | 1,302 | [1]
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date | 27,225 |  |  | 27,225 |  |
Academic & Professional Learning [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 765 |  |  | 3,542 |  |
Academic & Professional Learning [Member] | Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 35 | 2,194 | [1] | 63 | 1,477 | [1]
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date | 42,902 |  |  | 42,902 |  |
Education Services [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | (475) |  |  | 1,717 |  |
Education Services [Member] | Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 0 | 310 | [1] | (103) | 102 | [1]
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date | 3,764 |  |  | 3,764 |  |
Corporate Expenses [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 2,835 |  |  | 6,100 |  |
Corporate Expenses [Member] | Restructuring and Reinvestment Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pre-tax restructuring (credits) charges [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 115 | $ 5,210 | [1] | 71 | $ 1,029 | [1]
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date | $ 96,449 |  |  | $ 96,449 |  |
[1] | As previously announced, we have changed our segment reporting structure to align with our strategic focus areas. See Note 10, “Segment Information,” for more details.

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