text: Studying Venus is a worthy pursuit despte the dangers it presents. Studying Venus will give us more information about the once most Earth-like planet in our solar system, we will find out more about the extreme surface conditions, and will provide us with many technology innovations and advancements.     At first thought, distance learning may seem like an easy way out for kids who just want to skip school to not be held accountable for it; however, while it may seem counter-intuitive to allow students to decide to take their classes online, it can often times be very beneficial for both those who take advantage of the option and those who continue a traditional path of school. By allowing students the option to choose their learning environment then it lets students decide whether they learn best from the comfort of their own home, a classroom, or anywhere else. In addition, giving students the option to decide where and how they learn best allows more sick students to stay home rather than come to school because they won't have to worry about falling behind on schoolwork. Some people may think distance learning is just a way for kids to take an easy way out of their education, simply because they are lazy; when, in fact, distance learning is not only a way for children to experience different class styles, but it is also a way for students to do their part in reducing the spread of communicable diseases.