text: Majority of the time teachers also stay home due to harsh weather conditions, but they still have access to be able to perform class at their own home. When school gets canceled due to weather, there are a limited amount of "snow days" until the school year needs to be extended. Many pupils would not like to have to be in school longer than they already are. By having the classes online that risk is gone and would benefit teachers, students, and even parents. Although many students like to have a day off of school to relax. Students would not be happy with their summer being shortened. Schools already have extra days in case class is canceled because of weather. Having these conferences can possibly even shorten the school year by eliminating these "snow days". Conferences would very much be beneficial to pupils due to the reason that many schools cancel class due to harsh weather conditions.