The Washington Post Company

The Washington Post Company was a media and education conglomerate best known for owning The Washington Post newspaper, a major news outlet in the U.S. Recognized for investigative journalism and political reporting, it also had educational businesses like Kaplan, a large provider of test prep and online education. In 2013, the company sold its newspaper assets to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and since then, it primarily focused on education and other media ventures. Overall, it was a prominent organization that combined news, education, and media services, shaping public discourse and learning opportunities.