text: Within the last ten years the safety of students has really been called into question. Working in an unsafe environment keeps everyone in a constant state of fear. Distance learning gives the students a chance to do their work in a safe environment. There have been studies that there has been a direct correlation between bullying and low grades. By eliminating one of the ways bullying can take place, students will have a better chance of succeeding. In the most recent history, there have been more than 5 major school shootings in the United States alone. More than half of the schools in America have had a gun scare in the last 7 years. Parents take extra precautions to know their child's whereabouts because of these dangers. With parents breathing down their necks and a fear of the worst every time the school goes into lock down, students can not concentrate. Within the last 4 months, the world has been in a battle with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Some schools have been shut down indefinitely due to the outbreak and the fear of it spreading. Students, that attend schools that do not have distance learning plans in place, are missing weeks of education. This will take a toll on their grades and exam scores.