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Restructuring and Related Charges - Pretax Restructuring Charges (Credits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | $ 3,627 | $ 25,102 | $ 7,497 | $ 37,225
Global Restructuring Program |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 3,681 | 24,755 | 11,230 | 36,535
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 121,666 |  | 121,666 |
Global Restructuring Program | Corporate Expenses |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 2,507 | 12,119 | 7,748 | 19,111
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 75,997 |  | 75,997 |
Global Restructuring Program | Severance and termination benefits |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 2,244 | 18,619 | 8,026 | 24,563
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 62,409 |  | 62,409 |
Global Restructuring Program | Impairment of operating lease ROU assets and property and equipment |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,575
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 22,739 |  | 22,739 |
Global Restructuring Program | Acceleration of expense related to operating lease ROU assets and property and equipment |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 0 | 152 | 0 | 516
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 6,288 |  | 6,288 |
Global Restructuring Program | Facility related charges, net |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 1,365 | 558 | 2,767 | 1,387
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 11,171 |  | 11,171 |
Global Restructuring Program | Consulting (credits) costs |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | (116) | 3,966 | (672) | 5,789
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 10,580 |  | 10,580 |
Global Restructuring Program | Other activities |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 188 | 1,460 | 1,109 | 2,705
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 8,479 |  | 8,479 |
Global Restructuring Program | Research | Operating Segments |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 939 | 4,755 | 3,262 | 6,702
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 13,085 |  | 13,085 |
Global Restructuring Program | Learning | Operating Segments |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 110 | 5,859 | 337 | 6,077
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 19,589 |  | 19,589 |
Global Restructuring Program | Held for Sale or Sold | Operating Segments |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related (Credits) Charges | 125 | $ 2,022 | (117) | $ 4,645
Total Charges Incurred to Date | $ 12,995 |  | $ 12,995 |

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