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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Recently Issued, and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Net Sales Return Reserves by Balance Sheet Account
The reserves are reflected in the following accounts of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of April 30:
20242023
Increase in Inventories, net$7,833 $6,923 
Decrease in Accrued royalties(3,112)(3,240)
Increase in Contract liabilities25,393 24,582 
Print book sales return reserve net liability balance$(14,448)$(14,419)
Schedule of Advertising and Marketing Costs
Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred. These costs are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income as follows:
For the Years Ended April 30,
202420232022
Advertising and marketing costs$61,709 $93,385 $100,572 
Cost of sales(1)
28,809 55,907 62,889 
Operating and administrative expenses32,900 37,478 37,683 
(1)
This includes certain advertising and marketing costs incurred by the University Services business previously included in our Held for Sale or Sold segment to fulfill performance obligations from contracts with educational institutions.