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.

Several months ago, several CTEN members participated in a short video produced by the Center for Union Facts. To see  The Truth About Teachers Unions, click here.

On March 26, CTEN President, Larry Sand had an editorial printed in the Los Angeles Times. To read it, please go here.

On March 10, CTEN President Larry Sand was on radio station KFI in Los Angeles talking to John and Ken about the UTLA response to the impending Reduction in Force notices.  To hear his comments, go here. On March 13, he appeared on a news show in Los Angeles also addressing the RIF issue.  Click here to view the brief video.

If you are currently a union member, but interested in becoming an agency fee payer, November 15 was the deadline to file and get a full refund. If you file now you will get a prorated refund (Please note - you must resign from the union to be entitled to a refund.) For more information, please go here.

Download the new CTEN brochure by clicking here.

Please sign-up to get the latest on what's new at CTEN and other important education issues. We will be contacting you about options for participation in the near future.   Name:   Email:

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.