[2] The CNTE pushed against the bureaucratic tendencies of the SNTE, favoring Maoist and Marxist ideological values for education and reform.

[3] The first CNTE marches, which were held mainly in Mexico City while still maintaining a nation-wide presence, promoted salary raises for teachers, who were beginning to become more empowered, supported socially as educators earned a more glorified role in the social climate of Mexico through their increased involvement in Mexican society and role as not only educators but mentors.

[3][5] According to its Marxist ideologies, the CNTE provides wide support for the creation and empowerment of local bases for each educational system or circuit.

[2] The CNTE promotes the need to retain pressure on the state to maintain responsibility for creating fair access to education for all members of Mexico, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, secularism, etc.

[5] The CNTE accused the Peña Nieto administration of inhibiting the accessibility to education and fairness of the system to the students and teachers and their job security.

[7] In 2016 members of CNTE's Section 22 participated in teacher's strikes and refusals to administer government ordered standardized tests in the state of Oaxaca.