Pros
I was able to arrange a 4 day work week and get full benefits, not many other companies would do that Company has a great mission - to help kids read, and help teachers stay on top of new trends and regulations (common core standards) Trade publishing has eye for talent - Scholastic publishes The Hunger Games and Harry Potter series
Cons
CEO runs public company like a family business - each business unit has its own P&L so there is a lot of competition and territoriality among the business units - leading to mistrust and tension. Every 2-3 years, there are major management shake-ups as the CEO thinks it will lead to change but as long as he runs the business this way, it won't. There is little opportunity for advancement unless there is a management shake-up and VPs are fired.