text: Distance learning is a viable option for students so that when school is cancelled, the missed day is not a complete waste, especially in regions that are succeptable to severe weather. Teachers usually set lesson plans and assessment dates far in advance, but when weather interferes, their entire schedule is thrown off and their plans have to be pushed back. When school is canceled for more than a few days, holidays become regular school days, and sometimes students have to attend extra days in the summer to make up for the lost seat time. Furthermore, sometimes driving buses after a severe weather event can be hazardous due to debris or ice lingering on roadways, even once school is back in session. Online school eliminates these issues with school wide cancellations because the student can simply attend classes at home no matter the weather.