ABSTRACT
A classroom should be set up to where students always have the opportunity to say whatever they want. There are no laminated rules posters, no reminders of how to get your stuff done or how to enter into the classroom, no sticks to move or stars to give and receive. The author looks around the classroom, thinking back to that elementary teacher's comment, and realize people have that room, We're the class you can hear coming down the hallway, the one where students are splayed out on the floor, discussing, laughing, and, gosh golly, sharpening their pencils whenever they like. The author had a classroom blog for more than five years, which serves as a hub for parents and the world to get a glimpse into our room, but also allows students access to any materials or handouts we have used in class.
