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School is a formative experience in our lives, and we learn much more than just the topics we are taught. These hilarious educational memes celebrate some of the commonalities we’ve all experienced while learning about the world and how to find our way in it. They've been gathered up by this awesome Instagram account, and we've shared our favorites with you here.

There are many memes about the facts we learned about the world, but that’s not all. Many other memes about learning deal with the social trials and triumphs that we experience as we grow at our schools and with the frustration of learning in systems that may not always be capable of giving each pupil the individual attention they deserve.

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Educational memes comparing weather perceptions by Canadian, Australian, and American kids with humorous illustrations.

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luka! (she/her)
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

10 degrees celsius isn't even cold, coming from a canadian

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    Educational meme showing a flat Earth among planets of the solar system, captioned "Crazy how nature does that".

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    Stephen Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know the earth is flat, but looking at this picture I see it's got an edge to it also. Is that what is meaning of living on the edge is?

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    The memeseducational account has 45,000 followers on Instagram and over 650,000 on Facebook, so they’ve clearly touched on a topic with these funny educational memes that resonate with many current and former students and pupils. Setting aside homeschooling, which is an often legitimate but very different education path, both private and public schooling options share many problematic and positive commonalities, their differences notwithstanding.

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    #4

    Albert Einstein meme from educational memes, humorously questioning his existence.

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    Jaya
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the best jokes ever, in my opinion.

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    #5

    Educational memes comparing pronunciation in Italian, Spanish, English, and French languages with humorous text.

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    Jason
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hawaiian and Japanese is usually pretty good about this

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    It’s clear, even judging by the sheer amount of educational memes on the topic, that the education system is facing challenges, especially in the US. In the US, school test grades have reached their lowest levels in decades. Students are struggling to grasp some of the topics being presented to them, and experts are trying to figure out why.

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    #7

    A cat being petted with text about asking a question in class, representing educational memes.

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    Monday
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It works with adults too. I've started using that in my English classes and on average I tend to get more questions since suddenly people aren't afraid to raise their hand anymore.

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    #8

    Educational memes featuring two historical figures with humorous captions.

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    Dak Janiels
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    louder, more obnoxiously, violently, and while profiteering. Edison only worked on things that would bring him profit, all Tesla wanted was for EVERYONE to have access to his inventions

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    Tweet about cellular regeneration humor, related to educational memes.

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    cow_
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sure some of us could use it to our advantage!

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    One significant impact on the quality of education in the United States has been the COVID pandemic lockdown. Interruptions manifested themselves differently around the world depending on lockdown restrictions and compensation techniques, but in many places, both the quality and quantity of education dropped dramatically. Children had to adjust to learning from home, reduced class time, distractions at home, and other challenges. As you’re about to see, there are plenty of learning memes in this list that touch on the subject, too.

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    #10

    Educational memes humorously comparing non-native and native English speakers.

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    Monday
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's cause those of us fluent know we're fluent. There's no anxiety to prove ourselves, we know we got dis!

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    Lunaofthenest
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work in retail and the amount of idiots that spew "JuSt LuRn EnGlisS" at me and all I can do is SMH and ask "Okay, Roy, how many other languages do you speak?" Bc stfu and eat your half off cake, my dude.

    frederick clause
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    English is the second language of my wife. When I met her she thought her English wasn't very good. I told her it was too good. She spoke English correctly which, in a lot of cases, isn't the way the rest of us normally speak. I am trying to learn her first language and am having the same problem. What I'm learning is technically correct but not always the way it is used in normal speech.

    Irish woman abroad
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, when I first came to Spain, loads of students would say things like, "it's raining cats and dogs" which used to make us all laugh, as no English speaker would say that - here, it's either a useless drizzle or a total effin downpour! Thankfully their teachers have stopped throwing in old-fashioned sayings that we don't really use.

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    Jelena Putinja
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and Americans trying to correct my spelling after I learnt BRITISH English in school as 2nd language

    Brenda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drives me crazy when an obviously native English speaker talks/writes like they never had English classes. Punctuation is easier to forgive/overlook, especially in a casual setting like this. But for God's sake, don't talk/write like an 8 year old who hasn't learned anything yet. You make yourself and our country look like ignorant grunts. You speak English every day, you know how to speak properly! OK, off my soap box now. 😁

    Debbie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually excuse myself sort of like this too, because sometimes nuances of words are lost. Or I don't understand the slang. I have some embarrassing examples of meanings I learned waaay to late.

    Lesley Zed
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too many muscles😒. Not attractive imo.

    Wolfy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That human is a monster.....

    Chloe Patt
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just need them to use "it's/its" correctly, "should've" instead of "should of", know the diff between "couldn't care less" and "could care less", and use apostrophes correctly... That is all I'm asking for as a non native speaker.

    Marco Richter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it is around language proficiency level C1 when it starts to decline

    Queen Penelope
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got told I must be foreign because my English sucks... My response was my English sucks because it's my first language. Canadian and she was from Jamaica.. I guess to her I was foreign lol.

    EmBree
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After being attacked by spelling and grammar Nazis for the fifty-eleventh time I gave up and started apologizing in the hope of not being attacked. It sometimes works. I've never been attacked when using my first language, even when I've made typos.

    Edda Kamphues
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Native English speaker: What does 'sporadically' mean? Me (non-native English speaker): facepalm.

    Moondrop
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when the fanfic summary says "sorry, english isn't my first language" you know you're in for a good one

    Friday Van-Defoe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On a side note, that meathead in the pic is a ticking heart attack bomb

    Xenia Harley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you teach English to non-native speakers, "okay" is a hard word to teach! It has a lot of nuanced meanings!

    Bobby
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if they are a native speaker of English I struggle with accents other than my own. I needed to watch Ted Lasso with subtitles.

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    Cat meme illustrating school struggles with loading icon on its head, referencing educational challenges.

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    Educational memes: Brain illustration joke about Microsoft Office and flirting.

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    Lakota Wolf (she/her)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I talk like this whenever I attempt to have a phone conversation XD

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    The COVID pandemic was not the only reason for the drop in the US, however. By all accounts, the downturn in testing grades in the US has gone on for at least a few years prior, hinting at deeper underlying problems in the education system. Similar COVID-related downturns were identified in several EU countries, but their magnitude varied due to vastly different lockdown approaches and, in some cases, available resources.

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    And while all that does not sound very promising, we can always turn to educational memes and have a nice, delightful laugh at the woes of schools.

    #13

    Dr. Evil meme about taxes vs. learning magma from public school; educational memes humor.

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    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IRS: we know how but it's a secret and we aren't telling. Unless you mess up. If so enjoy jail sucker.

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    #14

    Close-up of a surprised cat with the caption about the periodic table, showcasing educational memes.

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    #15

    Educational memes featuring Isaac Newton humorously designing Pink Floyd's album cover with a light prism.

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    Eastendbird
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw another version of this where the caption was: Isaac Newton inventing gayness.

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    #18

    Kermit meme about checking exam answers, reflecting on educational stress.

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    Shiva Ho
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah a perfect example of Zen Navigating Life!

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    #19

    Educational meme comparing job qualifications now and then, with humorous dialogue.

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    i play sax
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is like the meme about someone trying to get a job for like 20 year olds but you need at least 30 years of expirience. LMAO

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    #21

    A calculator displaying 126, next to a test question marked with educational memes humor.

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    KittyGaming
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true i always pick the closest one and pray

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    #22

    Man humorously tearing log in educational memes context about writing essays.

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    #24

    Meme with humorous text about evolution, showing a person underwater as a whale. Suitable educational meme for students.

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    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whales: Evolve lungs, leave ocean. See the shitshow on land. Return to ocean.

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    #25

    Confused educational meme showing a password setup dilemma with a thinking man.

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    i play sax
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    um technically washington dc is a capitol not a capital, just saying XD

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    #26

    Teacher erasing whiteboard with text about copying notes, depicting a humorous educational meme.

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    Ropre
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My twin daughters just started taking pictures of the board instead of trying to copy it all down.

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    #27

    Two men on a golf course; one dressed seriously, the other humorously. Text reflects product design satire. Educational memes.

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    Giles McArdell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This needs a sneaky 3rd character "Me, who repairs and even improves defective products"

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    #28

    Educational meme comparing mirror reflections with humorous commentary.

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    Pedantic Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.sciencealert.com/why-do-mirrors-flip-things-horizontally-but-not-vertically-here-s-the-physics

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    #29

    Two people smiling outdoors, caption jokes about a day without using trigonometry, referencing educational memes.

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    Lakota Wolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing I ever did with sin, cos, and tan was name a character in a story I wrote. His name is Sintancoslo. XD

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    #31

    Medieval-themed educational meme with knights, depicting humorous historical promotion scenario.

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    Bill Tinsley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The censored word in question (synonym of 'knave') is a slang term for a male sexual organ

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    #32

    A humorous educational meme involving pizza and pineapple illustrating mathematical functions and compositions.

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    Zephyr
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Set aside your petty grievances and lets come together to defeat this evil

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    #33

    A meme with a glass of iced coffee, text humorously relating educational topics and insomnia.

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    KittyGaming
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me with bp i use it to wake up and go to sleep

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    #34

    A person humorously mimicking a dinosaur eating leaves, captioned with a T-Rex and meteor joke. Educational memes theme.

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    Jason
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Moving the goats to the other pasture today. One that enjoys eating everything went first. Making all sorts of noises for temporarily leaving his friends. Gets to new pasture noises are extremely muffled through massive mouthfuls of his favorite food to munch on. Basically this exact picture

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    #35

    Man with surprised expression, hands on head, illustrating educational memes humor about deadlines.

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    Peppy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frog and a chicken in a library, chicken says “ book, book book” frog says “ Reddit, reddit, reddit” 🐔🐸

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    Cat lover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nooooooo. He is an onion

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    Brenda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate math. Truly and seriously hate math.

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    SkekVi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my face when I learned that all power plant types just boil water. ALl electricity is just boiling water in different ways.

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    Haute Momma
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully it's not an English exam. *you're

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    PolymathNecromancer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The inevitable wipeout will result in a giant fireball

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    The Blue Spirit
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations, stranger, you have reached the end and are now educated! Here is your certificate: 📜. Feel free to put in on your resume

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