CCA Continues to Grow; Welcomes New Teachers, Board Members and Volunteers
As excitement builds for the opening of its expanded kindergarten through 8th grade program this fall, Christian Crossroads Academy is pleased to announce several new additions to its leadership team, faculty and volunteer staff.
The growing team reflects the Academy’s continued commitment to providing families throughout northwest North Dakota with a rigorous Classical Christian education rooted in biblical truth and academic excellence.
The Human Advantage: Classical Christian Education in a Digital World
If there is anything that AI has accomplished for classical Christian education, it is that it has increased the need for classical Christian education. While AI is commonly viewed as something that threatens to take over the world, there is a more realistic issue that is more likely to occur—AI tempting us to outsource our humanity.
Civics is Foundational: What Classical Christian Education Can Teach America Again
At a recent gathering, judges and legal professionals were discussing the growing lack of civic knowledge among K–20 students. According to the conversation, many students today have little understanding of America’s Founding Fathers or foundational documents such as the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. The concern among the judges was serious and deeply troubling.
In the Age of AI, Human Teachers Become the Luxury Good
Most parents have not heard this prediction yet. I had not either, until a friend said it to me directly. Earlier this month, Valley City State University in North Dakota hosted a conference built entirely around AI in K-12 education for teachers and administrators across the state. AI is not coming to the classroom. It is already there.
Why Character Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI
In Millennials Matter: Proven Strategies for Building Your Next Gen Leader, I open the first third of the book with a discussion about virtues. Why? Because every generation eventually discovers that talent alone is not enough. Intelligence matters. Skills matter. Innovation matters. But without character, even the brightest minds can drift off course.
How the 7 Cardinal Virtues Produce the 5Gs
Every parent hopes their child will graduate with more than academic knowledge. We want our children to become men and women of courage, wisdom, integrity, perseverance, generosity, and grace. At Christian Crossroads Academy, we believe those qualities are the true measure of a successful education.
Character does not develop by accident. It is cultivated through intentional habits, godly relationships, and a biblical worldview. That conviction lies at the heart of Classical Christian Education.
Breaking News: Texas to add Bible stories to public school reading list
Texas' education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible stories, widening conservative efforts to bring Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms.
The state-mandated list of assigned reading — which includes Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" and excerpts from the New Testament — appeared to be among the first of its kind in the nation and will take effect starting in 2030.
Towards a More American Classical Education
The movement to resurrect classical, Christian education has flourished beyond what many of us thought possible. Its graduates have shown what can be done with a little piety, imagination, and the daring to trust that Providence works through tradition.
But in many important respects, the movement now stands at a crossroads.
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Fargo’s Capstone Classical Academy files federal lawsuit challenging private school teacher licensing
A Fargo Christian classical school has filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Dakota’s private school teacher licensing laws, arguing the state’s requirements are unconstitutional and threaten the school’s ability to hire teachers aligned with its mission.
Capstone Classical Academy, along with teacher Kaylie Young and parent Paul Nelson, filed the complaint on June 9 in U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. The suit names North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier and members of the state’s Education Standards and Practices Board as defendants.
Raising Highly Capable Kids
At a recent meeting of the White House Faith Office in Washington, D.C., I had the opportunity to visit with Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, about a concern that weighs heavily on my heart: How do we raise strong, grounded leaders in the age of AI? Today’s children face a relentless torrent of information—much of it untethered from truth—rushing toward them every day, subtly shaping their beliefs, values, and identity.
Why the 5G Strategy Is at the Heart of Everything We Do at CCA
As a parent, you want the best for your child. You want them to grow up with confidence, kindness, and a strong sense of who they are. You want them to know right from wrong and to have the courage to act on it. And honestly? You probably hope school helps with that, not just the academics.
That's exactly the kind of education we're building at Christian Crossroads Academy (CCA).
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Christian Crossroads Academy offers a Christ-centered education that is rooted in the Classical Christian* model, preparing students to be excellent learners, rigorous thinkers, and effective doers. We equip students with wisdom and confidence so that they can navigate a complex world and thereby succeed as lifelong learners. The wholeness of body, mind, and spirit is developed through our model alongside the nurturing of strong relationships with families, teachers, and our community.
Letter to Editor Congratulates CCA Founders
I would like to congratulate the founders and organizers of Christian Crossroads Academy in Stanley, ND for their efforts in bringing Christian education opportunities to our area.
As someone who personally benefited from Christian education, I understand the importance of these efforts. My parents, Alvin and Margaret Lindahl, made tremendous sacrifices to ensure I received a quality private education. I attended Christian school from kindergarten through sixth grade, and those formative years helped shape my values, discipline, and worldview in meaningful ways.
Press Release: CCA Announces K-8 Expansion of its Inaugural Academic Offering
STANLEY, N.D. – Christian Crossroads Academy (CCA) announced today that it will expand its inaugural academic offering to serve students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade beginning in August of 2026.
The expansion comes in response to strong community interest, growing enrollment demand, and the successful recruitment of qualified educators committed to the Academy's mission of providing Christ-centered academic excellence.
What Happens When Teachers Are Replaced by Screens
In Emily Cherkin’s seventh-grade English classroom, the end of class used to bring a rustling of chairs scraping, planners snapping, and a small line forming at her desk. Students gripped their papers, asking why their grades were low and what they could do differently.
Then the line disappeared.
Homework, due dates, and grades - all of it moved online.
Why Classical Christian Micro-Schools Are Rising, and Why That Matters Now
In recent months, I’ve written about two educational influences that may seem worlds apart: Finland’s widely admired education system and the ancient discipline of Latin. Yet both point to a shared truth - education works best when it is relational, formative, and grounded in values that endure.
Christian Crossroads Academy Workshop Gives Parents Practical Look At Classical Education
Christian Crossroads Academy hosted a workshop on April 14 in Stanley, offering parents a practical look at what classical Christian education looks like in the classroom.
The workshop followed a March 26 Information Night, where many parents expressed interest in the philosophy of classical education but wanted to better understand how it works day to day, especially for elementary-age students.
Stop Asking Kids “How was school today?”
Maybe it’s time to stop asking kids “How was school today?” — because there are 7 much more powerful questions that flip the script and spark real conversation, not to mention build character in the child.