Scholastic reported sales from continuing operations in their fourth quarter of $496 million with the decline of 5.4 percent attributed primarily to foreign exchange. Earnings from continuing operations of $32.2 million were up 7 cents a share (at 88 cents) while net income improved considerably, at $27.7 million, compared to a loss of $10.7 million a year ago. In their children’s book publishing and distribution division, sales fell $13.3 million to $249.3 million, on “lower revenue from clearance sales in School Book Fairs, as well as lower Harry Potter sales in trade compared to a year ago.” Segment operating income […]