Why Finland’s Education System Gets It Right—And Why Christian Crossroads Academy Goes Further
My interest in Finland’s education system did not begin with research or rankings. It began with family—around kitchen tables, in quiet conversations, and in the Finnish sauna. My great-grandparents came to America from Finland in the late 1800s. I was raised in a Finnish community. My heritage wasn’t something we talked about often, but something we lived every day. It showed up in work ethic, humility, perseverance, and a deep respect for learning and responsibility.
CCA Holds Informational Meetings
Christian Crossroads Academy in Stanley held two visioning nights recently. On Monday, Nov. 3 they held a virtual meeting. An in-person meeting was held on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Danita Bye, one of the founding board members, along with her brother Burl Evans, also a founding board member, welcomed everyone to the facility located at 6161 Highway 8. Both are Stanley High School graduates who recognize the importance of a Classical Christian model of education. The goal with the academy is to help students thrive and flourish through a different educational model.
The Future Home of Christian Crossroads Academy
It all began with what you might call some good, old-fashioned divine intervention.
A new educational venture is taking shape in the heart of Stanley, North Dakota, as Christian Crossroads Academy prepares to open its doors in the Fall of 2026.