Read Part 1: Chapters 1 - 3 of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. This portion of the book was written to develop understanding of your students as either dependent or independent learners, the role that culture plays in learning, and the connections between culture, brain structures and building brain power. As you read: 1. Describe ideas and practices that are most helpful to you. How are they helpful? 2. Which practices could you share with your staff? How would you do this? Feel free to comment on the posts of your peers.