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Restructuring and Related Charges - Pretax Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2026 | Apr. 30, 2025 | Apr. 30, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | $ 19,203 | $ 25,561 | $ 63,041
Global Restructuring Program |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 19,306 | 29,347 | 61,554
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 159,089 |  |
Global Restructuring Program | Severance and termination benefits |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 9,179 | 20,596 | 28,556
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 84,158 |  |
Global Restructuring Program | Impairment of operating lease ROU assets and technology, property, and equipment |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 0 | 656 | 10,043
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 23,395 |  |
Global Restructuring Program | Acceleration of expense related to operating lease ROU assets, technology, property, and equipment, and intangible assets |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 0 | 1,786 | 4,148
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 8,074 |  |
Global Restructuring Program | Facility related charges, net |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 4,368 | 4,249 | 4,254
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 17,021 |  |
Global Restructuring Program | Consulting costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 5,022 | 657 | 8,967
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 16,931 |  |
Global Restructuring Program | Other activities |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 737 | 1,403 | 5,586
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 9,510 |  |
Operating Segments | Research | Global Restructuring Program |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 1,519 | 10,047 | 7,410
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 21,389 |  |
Operating Segments | Learning | Global Restructuring Program |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 2,940 | 1,515 | 11,448
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 23,707 |  |
Operating Segments | Held for Sale or Sold | Global Restructuring Program |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 0 | (117) | 7,326
Total Charges Incurred to Date | 12,995 |  |
Corporate Expenses | Global Restructuring Program |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and related charges | 14,847 | $ 17,902 | $ 35,370
Total Charges Incurred to Date | $ 100,998 |  |

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