Fostering Literacy & Learning by Partnering with Homes, Schools, and Communities.
Our corporate mission is to encourage the intellectual and personal growth of
all children by inspiring them with a love of reading at every stage of their literacy development – and beyond.
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Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, connecting educators and families through accessibility, engagement, and expertise. We are a leading provider of literacy curriculum, professional services, and classroom magazines, and a producer of educational and popular children’s media.
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In the United States, Scholastic is currently in 115,000 schools, reaching 3.8 million educators, 54 million students, and 78 million parents/caregivers.
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Scholastic operates around the world with original publishing of trade books and educational materials, distribution through Book Clubs and Book Fairs, instructional materials for schools, and exports to more than 165 international locations.
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Today, Scholastic has a significant presence in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, China, India, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore. We are the undisputed world leader in bringing books and educational materials of the highest quality to children around the world.
What We Are About
Accomplishment
Scholastic Philippines has been at the forefront of advancing literacy and learning across the country—empowering schools, educators, and students through research-based programs and meaningful partnerships.
From launching nationwide initiatives like the Readers Cup, which inspires schools to build strong reading communities, to delivering proven programs such as PR1ME English and PR1ME Mathematics, Scholastic continues to drive measurable improvements in student performance and engagement. These efforts reflect a long-standing commitment to helping Filipino learners become confident readers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.
Creativity
At the heart of Scholastic Philippines is a passion for innovative learning. Through engaging, student-centered solutions, Scholastic transforms traditional education into dynamic and meaningful experiences.
Programs are designed to go beyond textbooks—integrating real-time assessment, differentiated instruction, and interactive content that adapts to each learner’s needs. By blending global best practices with local relevance, Scholastic empowers educators to create inspiring classrooms where curiosity is nurtured, creativity is encouraged, and every child is given the opportunity to succeed.
Impactful
Scholastic Philippines' Country Head, Ms. Jane Rustial Tiongco-Aguirre’s leadership worldview is shaped less by theory and more by lived experience. Growing up in Philippine public schools, she saw early how uneven access to learning resources could quietly determine outcomes. Talent and curiosity were abundant, but opportunity was not. That gap became a defining insight, shaping her understanding of education as a matter of equity, not privilege.
At home, this perspective was reinforced by a mother who viewed education not merely as a path to success but as a lifelong asset that builds resilience, independence, and personal agency. It anchored Jane’s ambition and instilled a commitment to continuous learning, later inspiring her to pursue an MBA and, most recently, a Doctorate in Business Administration driven by a desire to deepen leadership judgement, strategic thinking, and real-world impact rather than titles.
Community
Scholastic Philippines believes that literacy is a shared mission—one that brings together schools, families, and communities. Through its programs and partnerships, Scholastic helps build reading cultures not only in classrooms but also at home and within communities. Initiatives that promote access to books, encourage family engagement, and support educators ensure that learning extends beyond school walls. By fostering collaboration and shared responsibility, Scholastic continues to strengthen communities where every child has the opportunity to read, learn, and thrive.
Meet Our School Partners
Behind every successful learner is a community that believes in the power of education—and at Scholastic Philippines, our school partners are at the heart of that mission.
Across the country, these schools have embraced innovative, research-based programs like PR1ME English and PR1ME Mathematics, transforming classrooms into spaces where students are empowered to think critically, read confidently, and achieve more.
Through strong collaboration with educators and school leaders, we continue to create meaningful learning experiences that make a lasting impact.
This video celebrates the stories of our partners—their dedication, their successes, and their shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of Filipino learners. Together, we are not just teaching—we are building futures.
Scholastic PR1ME English Partners
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Scholastic PR1ME Math Partners
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Transforming Philippine Schools into Reading Communities
BASAníhan is Scholastic Philippines’ literacy initiative that brings together schools, educators, and communities to build a strong and sustainable culture of reading. Inspired by the Filipino spirit of bayanihan, it emphasizes collaboration and shared responsibility in supporting every learner. Through insights, real experiences, and proven practices, BASAníhan empowers schools to transform into thriving reading communities where students are encouraged to read, learn, and succeed.
Discover BASAníhan
Be inspired by how schools across the Philippines are transforming into thriving reading communities through the power of collaboration.
BASAníhan shares real stories, insights, and proven practices from educators who are building a culture of reading—together.