Plymouth County Education Association

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Plymouth County Education Association The Plymouth County Education Association is an organization that has been in the forefront of educat

The Plymouth County Education Association is an organization that has been in the forefront of education in Massachusetts since its beginnings in 1835. Originally called the Plymouth County Association for the Improvement of Common Schools, it changed its name to the Plymouth County Teachers’ Association in 1936. It was not until 1967 that it became the Plymouth County Education Association. Over those 179 years, the organization has
-supported other professional educational associations in times of crisis.
-led the commitment to political and legislative action.
-provided financial assistance to local associations for legal fees.
-provided scholarship money to locals.
-with Horace Mann, helped found Bridgewater Normal School, now Bridgewater University. The oldest teacher training institution in the United States.
-been instrumental in the founding of the Plymouth County Teachers' Federal Credit Union.
- led the way in instituting programs, conferences, and conventions, that later were adopted by M.T.A.
-provided resources to educators so they can further their teaching careers.
-changed with the times to meet the needs of the teaching profession.

05/21/2024

So wonderful to celebrate the educators of Plymouth County at tonight's PCEA awards! A special thanks to Anne Wass for inspiring remarks, and warm congratulations to all the awardees.

After a slight delay, PCEA Awards celebration photos have been uploaded, and can be seen at the link below:
06/12/2023

After a slight delay, PCEA Awards celebration photos have been uploaded, and can be seen at the link below:

June 6th, 4:30 pm is our (hybrid) Annual Meeting. All members are welcome to join - you can get the link from
06/06/2023

June 6th, 4:30 pm is our (hybrid) Annual Meeting. All members are welcome to join - you can get the link from

Welcome Click on this link to join the June 6 Annual Meeting The Plymouth County Education Association, often called the PCEA, is the oldest professional educators association in Massachusetts. Our website has been updated and revamped as the PCEA refocuses on the challenges to our members and local...

05/23/2023

What a wonderful Awards Celebration with over 300 educators! Pictures will be uploaded by the end of next week, and links sent out after that.

Thanks to all who made the event happen, and to MTA President Max Page for joining us. Got some photos? Feel free to tag us!

The Professional Recognition Committee met on Thursday to finalize details for next Monday's awards celebration in honor...
05/18/2023

The Professional Recognition Committee met on Thursday to finalize details for next Monday's awards celebration in honor of some amazing educators. The charcuterie was pretty impressive, too!

Tickets are open to the public for our 63rd Awards Celebration! Scheduled to begin at 4:30 on May 22, we gather to enj...
05/01/2023

Tickets are open to the public for our 63rd Awards Celebration! Scheduled to begin at 4:30 on May 22, we gather to enjoy dinner, a short speaking program, and bestowing awards to excellent educators. The event is in the Grand Ballroom of Bridgewater State University. See a PCEA rep to pay - the cost is $45. To reserve seats, please complete this form:

You are welcome to use this form to reserve up to four spaces. If looking to reserve more than that, kindly fill out another instance of the form. PCEA will accept reservations until the capacity for the event (350 guests) is reached. The cost of a ticket to the celebration, which includes dinner, w...

04/08/2023

Happy day! Decisions on nominations for PCEA awards were sent to those who filled them out this afternoon, using the email provided. If you haven't heard about a nomination you completed, please contact us.

Information about the event, and how to reserve spots at the Awards Celebration, went to nominators as well. On April 28th, reservations will be available to all other members.

03/26/2023

Mark your calendars! The Annual PCEA Awards Celebration will be held on May 22, starting with dinner. We expect to open the doors at 4:30, dinner served around 5. More details, including how to obtain tickets, will be coming soon.

Winners of PCEA Awards will be notified in mid-April.

Awards season is here! To learn about the awards, and to nominate a deserving educator, go to:
02/06/2023

Awards season is here! To learn about the awards, and to nominate a deserving educator, go to:

Awards The PCEA Awards will return in person this spring at a date and location will be announced in early February. Nominations are open until the end of the day on March 5. Each year, PCEA chooses a Loretta Quinlan Award winner. With the Loretta Quinlan Award comes a $1,000 scholarship that the wi...

Lots coming up this spring! And first, we're happy to announce that nominations are open! If there's a colleague who ...
01/23/2023

Lots coming up this spring! And first, we're happy to announce that nominations are open! If there's a colleague who deserves recognition at our awards banquet (date and location TBA), you can nominate them at:

Awards The PCEA Awards will return in person this spring at a date and location will be announced in early February. Nominations are open until the end of the day on March 5. Each year, PCEA chooses a Loretta Quinlan Award winner. With the Loretta Quinlan Award comes a $1,000 scholarship that the wi...

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Mattapoisett, MA
02739

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15087584755

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