This paper features several articles previously published in the CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) Forum and News, an e-newsletter CAEL regularly shares with its members. This publication includes a summary of the data gathered in CAEL's 2006 institutional survey on PLA (Prior Learning Assessment), results of a research on state-wide PLA policies, an article on how PLA is being used with working adults, and articles on how PLA is being promoted and applied in other countries: South Africa, Canada, and the European Union. The following articles are featured in this paper: (1) Prior Learning Assessment: Current Policy and Practice in the U.S. (Rebecca Klein-Collins); (2) Statewide PLA Policy (Kathleen Glancey); (3) PLA and Today's Workplace (Theresa Hoffmann); (4) Strengthening Education for All of South Africa through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) (Aneesha Mayet); (5) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Canada: Thoughts for Today--Hopes for Tomorrow (Bonnie Kennedy); and (6) "Recognising Experiential Learning: Practices in European Universities" edited by Consuelo Corradi, Norman Evans and Aune Valk (Book Review by David O. Justice). (Individual articles contain footnotes.)