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.