HAMMOND, IN- Eggers Middle School upholds the highest educational standards in the belief that all students can achieve their potential. The institution provides an educational program that addresses the whole adolescent, cultivating life-long learning by providing exposure to and appreciation for high academic standards, fine and applied arts, physical fitness, civilities, and diversity. Reading teacher and lead chess coach, Ryan Midkiff, believes that The Art of Learning “will help our teachers because it will help them better comprehend the learning process. With the tools and strategies that the book provides, teachers will be able to teach with a greater understanding of how students learn best, close the achievement gaps between the advantaged and disadvantaged, and create life-long learners.” 90 students are studying the book in reading classes and team leaders are sharing the book with co-teachers who are discussing the content in professional meetings.