With the future of a short-term rental regulation and taxation bill now uncertain, Airbnb on Wednesday released new data it said shows how the home-sharing platform can help teachers bring in extra income.  

Airbnb’s report said many industries and local governments are still feeling the effects of the 2008 recession, citing statistics showing teachers earned less on average last year than they did in 1990 and, like other professions, face increasing costs of housing.  

“The typical teacher host earned $6,500 last year on Airbnb, helping thousands of them pay down bills, save for retirement or even go on vacation,” the report said. One in 10 Airbnb hosts nationwide are teachers.