text: Our society is constantly changing and incredibly diverse. Many students feel as though they can't catch up, or they feel "different" from the majority. School environments only make students feel more isolated. In schools, many students struggle to make friends and find a community in which they feel like they belong. Many students are even bullied for what makes them unique. They end up worrying more about what others think of them than they worry about their education. This is the leading cause of depression. Other students do not struggle socially in schools. In fact, they thrive in this setting. While this may be seen as a positive, when it comes to academics, it can have detrimental affects. Some students are so distracted by their friends and their drama, that they do not focus on their schoolwork. Other students simply do not learn well in a group setting. They cannot focus on their schoolwork and need more one-on-one interaction with their teachers. When grades begin to fall, naturally these students will feel more stress and anxiety. For these students, distance education would be of great benefit. Students who struggle socially could feel safer learning in the comfort of their own homes. Students who do not learn well in a classroom setting can get the one-one-on time that they need to thrive academically. Students who thrive too much in school could get away from the drama that schools host and focus on their grades. This solution will greater decrease the depression and anxiety that these types of students inevitably exhibit.