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Restructuring and Related Charges, Pre-tax Restructuring (Credits) Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	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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