Welcome to the digital home of the Richland County Education Association-Retired! We are a thriving organization of retired educators, administrators, and school district personnel dedicated to advocating for the welfare of our colleagues and serving the Richland County community.
Advocating for enhanced retirement benefits to ensure a secure and dignified retirement for our members.
We proudly support aspiring educators, numerous community service providers, higher education institutions, providing donations and volunteer assistance to those in need.
With over 200 members, RCEA-R is here to support and uplift our wonderful retired educators, making sure they enjoy their well-deserved benefits and a joyful life!
The Richland County Education Association-Retired was formed to engage retired educators in supporting educational initiatives, promoting continuing professional growth, and service to the community, while preserving benefits for retired educators. Its members represent a broad range of educational expertise, service and job categories.
Become a member of the Richland County Education Association – Retired (RCEA-R) and engage with our esteemed community as we advocate for retirees, support educational initiatives, and continue professional growth. Involvement in our significant service initiatives allows us to extend support and encouragement to those in need. Together, we can effect positive change.
The RCEA-R Reporter newsletter is published five (5) times annually. Members are encouraged to submit news and relevant information that will benefit the organization. All submissions should be emailed to rcearcolumbia@gmail.com. Note the publication schedule below:
General membership meetings are held five (5) times annually, generally on Thursdays, at a location determined by the Executive Board. Meeting announcements will be placed in the quarterly newsletter and shared via Calling Post messages and email. Meetings feature guest speakers, special programs and a business session.
The Executive Board will begin a special recognition initiative this year. During each meeting, members from various teaching and certification areas will be
photographed as a group. Please be present when your group is scheduled.
English, Math, Science
History, Social Studies, Visual/Performing Arts, Physical Education/Health Education
Librarians, Foreign Language, Guidance Counselors, Special Education
Elementary Educators, Speech Clinicians, Administrators
Social Workers, Industrial/Vocational Arts, Classified and Associate Members
This schedule is subject to change. Updates will be provided via Calling Post and email communications. Please be present with your group.
SCEA-R works to ensure retired public school employees continue to get the best benefits possible during their retirement years. An annual conference is held for the membership to provide updates and strengthen networking among state affiliates. The SCEA is an affiliate of the largest professional association of educators in the country. As the leading advocate for the schools South Carolina students deserve, The SCEA works to promote quality public education and to support public school employees.
The National Education Association (NEA) is more than 3 million people who believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society. The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest labor union in the United States. It represents public school teachers and other support personnel, faculty and staffers at colleges and universities, retired educators, and college students preparing to become teachers.
Contact us today to learn more about our efforts to support retired educators and how you can get involved.
