Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses (Significant Component) (Details 3) - Kaplan University Transaction [Member] - Education [Member] - Higher Education [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Revenue	$ 0	$ 111,619	$ 91,526	$ 222,493
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Operating Income	$ 0	$ 12,788	$ 213	$ 16,797

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