National Catholic Educational Association
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The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is a private professional educational association of over 200,000 educators in Catholic schools, universities, and religious education programs. It claims to be the largest such organization in the world.[1]
[edit] History
The organization was founded in July 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri, as the Catholic Educational Association (CEA). In 1927, it received its current name, and in 1929, its headquarters moved to Washington, D.C. In 2004, the association celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding.
[edit] References
- ^ "About NCEA." National Catholic Educational Association. Retrieved September 30, 2006.
[edit] External links
- National Catholic Education Association. Official Web site.
- "President Delivers Remarks to Catholic Educational Association." The White House. Press release, January 9, 2004.
