Late Scholastic Chief’s Sons Challenge Rival for Control

A tense succession battle is taking shape at publisher Scholastic Corp. in the wake of the death this summer of its longtime boss, Richard Robinson.

In one corner is Iole Lucchese, a longtime Scholastic executive who had a romantic relationship with Mr. Robinson. He bequeathed his controlling stake in the company to Ms. Lucchese, who is now board chair and chief strategy officer.