Abstract: The people of Song Dynasty changed the long-term decadence of respect for teachers in the previous dynasties, respected the teachers and their teaching and became a social trend, which led to the education, academic rejuvenation and the purge of the scholars. More and more scholars regarded teachers as a lifelong and even hereditary professions. Universally professional teachers became an important social class and representatives of folk intellectuals. The folk teachers were not only the basic team of the basic education in the Song Dynasty, but also the main team of higher education and the mother of the official school and the reserve forces. They were the main force of cultural popularization. The vigorous academic studies were the main driving force for the academic reform and development of the Song Dynasty, and had a far-reaching historical impact. And the spirit of pursuing morality, poverty and happiness, set an example for the intellectuals of the Song Dynasty, leaving a huge spiritual wealth for future generations.

Key words: Song Dynasty, folk teachers, educational level