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 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.
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.
10 Steps for Teachers to Consider: “Maybe You Don’t Need to Quit Teaching…”
If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly counting the days until summer, I want you to know: you’re not alone.
So many teachers still love kids and still care deeply—but they feel worn down by constant pressure, endless demands, and the feeling that teaching has become unsustainable.
Here’s the gentle truth: Burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak. It often means you’ve been carrying too much for too long.