In the absence of a formal decision, continued delay along procedural lines is the most likely default approach.
Or, for that matter, Scotland where a new system will delay formal exams until the end of the final, pre-university stage of schooling.
I wonder how far I'm willing to go in my commitment to the cause: would I embrace the example of Finland — whose students consistently come out on top in international assessments — and delay formal reading instruction until age 7? Could I stick with that position when other second graders were gobbling up "War and Peace" — or at least the third Harry Potter book?
If it was perceived that the women were ill a naketi ceremony was performed to promote health and this could delay formal health care seeking.
The United States is delaying formal introduction of its draft until both houses of Congress adopt a resolution giving President Bush power to go to war against Mr. Hussein.
Last-minute concerns raised by Canada delayed formal agreement on a text aimed at beating poverty and promoting sustainable development today as the earth summit entered its penultimate day.
Aides to both men said Dr. Dean's formal endorsement was delayed partly because Dr. Dean planned to introduce a new political action group with a six-city tour starting next Thursday in Seattle, and partly because Dr. Dean needed more time to lay the groundwork with his supporters who remain hostile toward Mr. Kerry.
Writing in the November-December issue of Books & Culture, that scholar, Christian Smith, describes what researchers in sociology, psychology and human development are calling "emerging adulthood," a time between ages 18 and 30 or so, when marriage and parenthood are often delayed, formal schooling is prolonged, job switching is frequent and parental support is extended.
The report sets out an analysis of the problems and recommends: Delaying formal lessons until after a child turns six, to allow them to focus on play-based learning, so those who struggle at the age of four or five are not put off for life.
He said they've been told that the formal announcement was delayed because Expedia is a public company. .
