Scholastic Corporation [SCHL] and Clifford The Big Red Dog(R) to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell on Valentine's Day

ADVISORY, Feb. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Scholastic Corporation [SCHL], the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and children's media, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square to celebrate Valentine's Day, which is also the birthday of Scholastic's BIGGEST and beloved canine, Clifford The Big Red Dog®

Clifford the Big Red Dog® has a lot to celebrate on his birthday. Starting today, Clifford the Big Red Dog will be exclusively streamed on Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq:NFLX). All Netflix members will be able to enjoy the series beginning today, and members in Brazil will be able to stream the popular series beginning in May.

In honor of the occasion, Deborah Forte, EVP Scholastic and President Scholastic Media and Clifford will ring the Closing Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Friday, February 14, 2014 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET

Contact:

Kyle Good

(212) 343-4563

kgood@scholastic.com

NASDAQ MarketSite:

Christine Barna

(646) 441-5310

Christine.Barna@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:

Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West

18 mhz Lower

DL 3811 Vertical

FEC 3/4

SR 13.235

DR 18.295411

MOD 4:2:0

DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

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About Scholastic Corporation [SCHL]:

Scholastic Corporation (Nasdaq:SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and related services and children's media. Scholastic creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, magazines, multi-media and other products that help children learn both at school and at home. The Company distributes its products and services worldwide through a variety of channels, including school-based book clubs and book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, on-air, and online at www.scholastic.com.

About NASDAQ OMX Group:

NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading provider of trading, exchange technology, information and public company services across six continents. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, NASDAQ OMX enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 70 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. NASDAQ OMX is home to more than 3,200 listed companies with a market value of over $8 trillion. To learn more, visit www.nasdaqomx.com.  

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