"Over the course of 95 years, Scholastic has become a trusted literacy partner of educators and families by carefully listening to and understanding the issues that impact student learning," said Richard Robinson, Scholastic Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The National Advisory Council continues this Scholastic tradition and is an exciting opportunity for our staff to have direct access to the expertise of renowned education experts in support of our ultimate goal—to provide access to quality learning materials and books that make reading achievement a reality for all children." 2016–17 National Advisory Council Members: During the professional learning kick-off for Scholastic employees, NAC Members participated in a panel discussion exploring important issues in education today, followed by breakout sessions focused on their individual expertise.