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Restructuring and Related Charges (Credits), Pretax Restructuring Charges (Credits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2022 | Jan. 31, 2021 | Jan. 31, 2022 | Jan. 31, 2021
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) | [1] | $ 448 | $ 20,675 | $ (1,161) | $ 24,813
Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | 448 | 20,661 | (1,161) | 24,952
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | 65,101 |  | 65,101 |
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Severance and Termination Benefits [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | (291) | 825 | (2,861) | 3,618
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | 35,534 |  | 35,534 |
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Impairment of Operating Lease ROU Assets and Property and Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | 0 | 14,924 | 0 | 14,924
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | 15,079 |  | 15,079 |
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Acceleration of Expense Related to Operating Lease ROU Assets and Property and Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | 0 | 3,378 | 0 | 3,378
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | 3,378 |  | 3,378 |
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Facility Related Charges, Net [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | 739 | 1,614 | 1,700 | 3,112
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | 9,370 |  | 9,370 |
Business Optimization Program [Member] | Other Activities [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | 0 | (80) | 0 | (80)
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | 1,740 |  | 1,740 |
Research Publishing & Platforms [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | 0 | 83 | 238 | (217)
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | 3,883 |  | 3,883 |
Academic & Professional Learning [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | 215 | 314 | (79) | 1,628
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | 13,625 |  | 13,625 |
Education Services [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | 5 | 71 | (23) | 294
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | 4,282 |  | 4,282 |
Corporate Expenses [Member] | Business Optimization Program [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Summary of pretax restructuring charges (credits) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges (credits) |  | 228 | $ 20,193 | (1,297) | $ 23,247
Restructuring and related charges incurred to date |  | $ 43,311 |  | $ 43,311 |
[1] | See Note 9, “Restructuring and Related Charges (Credits)” for these charges by segment.

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