We at California Teachers Empowerment Network are teachers, just like you. As fellow educators we value and respect you and the work you do. This organization, CTEN for short, is a non-partisan, non-political group dedicated to providing teachers with reliable and balanced information about professional affiliations and positions on educational issues. We believe that advocating for open dialogue and informed choices will empower all of us to experience greater satisfaction and success in our profession.

We have just updated our website.  On our Links page we are archiving our monthly newsletters and also have some pertinent information regarding SB 777, a new law in CA which could have a major impact on educators.  Also, we have found another very controversial union tactics document.  Please visit our News and Updates page to hear or read a transcript of this rather disturbing training session.

Download the new CTEN brochure by clicking here.

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Can you use a few extra hundred dollars a year? You teach in a state where you are required to pay union dues, even if you don’t want to be a member. However, you are not required to pay money that goes toward political activities. Go to our "Do you know?" page to learn how you can receive your rebate.