Northern Illinois University Professor Curtis Wood offers a perspective on an issue that has been controversial in the United States since the end of the Revolutionary War.  Prof. Wood makes an important contribution to the dialogue concerning centralization vs. decentralization in government (see "Do Home Rule Governments Work Better?" below).

This report published by Cedefop and included below presents an overview of key trends in workplace learning and takes stock of previous research carried out by Cedefop and other European and international organisations. In considering key success factors and challenges related to workplace learning, the report examines effective policies, strategic partnerships, structures, and instruments that aim to expand adult learning in the workplace.