柏克萊加州大學經濟學教授阿勒格瑞托(Sylvia Allegretto)的2016年論文，目的在研究教師與其他領域大學畢業生的薪資差距，結果發現，和其他領域大學畢業生相比，教師薪資持續下降，差距愈來愈大。總體而言，教師每周工資比其他大學畢業生低約23％。

阿勒格瑞托指出，奧克拉荷馬州教師在罷工前，已有十年沒有加薪；「這意味著，隨著通貨膨脹，住房開銷和租金卻都在上漲，你每年都在減薪。」

6月分聯邦統計數據顯示，約五分之一教師有第二職業；教師身兼另一份工作的可能性是其他全職工作者的五倍。

不過，也有學者認為，Airbnb和優步(Uber)等公司正努力塑造他們的房東和司機都是「一般人」的形象，強調有很多教師來兼差，特別容易奏效。

Airbnb發言人諾提（Christopher Nulty）則指出，「我們當然不認為分享住家空間是解決問題的方案，但我們相信，它是教師的重要（生財）工具。」

Today Airbnb is releasing a US Teacher’s Report highlighting the economic benefits that home sharing brings to teacher hosts across the country.

Last summer, teachers hosted more frequently and earned more than the typical host, providing a meaningful boost in income when class is not in session. In fact, teacher hosts earned roughly one third of their total annual earnings during the summer months alone.

The report includes estimates based on our annual host survey, which collects findings on the employment industries of Airbnb hosts, and defines our community of teachers as follows:    

• 45,000 teacher hosts in the US
• $160 million in total earnings for teacher hosts in 2017
• $54 million in summertime earnings for teacher hosts in 2017
• $6,500 in typical annual supplemental income earned by teacher hosts

For many teachers, being a host is a natural extension of the knowledge and compassion they have shared throughout their careers.

We talked to several of our teacher hosts about their experiences inside and outside of the classroom, and about how hosting has provided an exciting new way for them to connect with others.

“I taught English to Portland’s immigrants and refugees for 15 years. When I retired, I knew I would most miss meeting people from so many other countries and cultures, but now I still meet people from all over the world. Today there are no papers, tests, or quizzes. Instead the only assessment is how much my guests have enjoyed their stay. By opening our home, my husband and I have opened our lives.”

-Ann, Airbnb host in Portland, instructor at Portland Community College

“Since I have hosted many people visiting New York for the first time, I am happy to teach them about using the subways, which restaurants to try, and other helpful tips or recommendations. Part of that comes from being a native New Yorker, but that teacher side also enjoys sharing knowledge and experiences with others, and travel is a great way to do that”

– Ruth, Airbnb host in New York, special education consultant

“I retired in 2013 and had been used to a pretty active campus life. Joining Airbnb and then inviting people across the world into my home filled that void. I’m a natural teacher, and people who would come to my home would discover the unique life I’ve had. We would share and talk about some of those experiences, and it has been a very interesting, positive thing to be a part of.”

-Francois, Airbnb host in Vermont, retired lecturer at Middlebury College, and Officer Clemmons on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

Not only are there incredible teacher hosts on the platform, but Airbnb also offers schoolhouse-themed listings. So if you still have some summer reading to finish up before the break draws to a close and the first school bell rings, there’s no better place to stay than in these A+ worthy homes.

While they might not be able to help you with your homework, these hosts will be happy to show you what makes their homes and neighborhoods special.