Scholastic employees are actively involved as members of local Chambers of Commerce, March of Dimes, United Way and other organizations. Scholastic also has formed a strong bond with local schools. In Jefferson City Scholastic participates in a Partnership with Parents as Teachers. It also is partnering with Lincoln University in Jefferson City to establish a Children's Center. Scholastic sponsors an Employee of the month at Neosho schools, and the firm provides alternative education programs in Moberly.
Legislators read to students during school visits.
Students receive a free copy of the book, donated by Scholastic. So far more than 80,000 books have been donated by Scholastic to the program. Criteria for the Missouri Industry of the Year Award includes use of the company's resources and personal leadership skills in making a key contribution to a municipality where the company is located, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to find successful solutions to challenges, innovative leadership relating to products and production methods or services offered. Co. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.