Many teachers worry about students who cheat on other classmates, but this is a completely different case. According to research, “59% of students with Internet access report using social networking sites to discuss educational topics and 50% use the sites to talk about schoolwork” (Social Networking). By discussing schoolwork, this will naturally increase their level of interest in school which could promote higher grades. With high grades, comes more opportunities. With higher opportunities comes prestigious jobs, and with prestigious jobs comes a better society. Social media positively affects grades. Professor Christine Greenhow said: “When children feel connected and have a strong sense of belonging to the school community, they achieve better at school. They persist in school at higher rates and achieve higher results” (Yang). Clearly, social media helps in education, however, not only do students complete their schoolwork, but they put in even more effort. A portion of the students completed extra-credit assignments. After an Oregon middle school integrated a social media program to engage students, grades increased by 50%, chronic absenteeism decreased by 33%, and 20% of students deliberately completed extra-credit assignments (Social Networking). Without a doubt, social networks can definitely give a boost to students’