This emoji shows a woman educator with a medium-brown complexion standing proudly by a classroom board—basically, the internet’s way of saying “class is in session.” On iOS, she’s in front of a green chalkboard with crisp white letters (think ABC vibes), wearing a rosy top and holding a book like she’s about to drop a pop quiz and a life lesson. The calm face, front-facing pose, and textbook + board combo scream organized, knowledgeable, and slightly intimidating in the best “I have the rubric” way. The medium skin tone adds a welcome layer of representation to your school, tutoring, and explainer posts.
People use this emoji when they’re breaking something down ELI5-style, posting a thread with receipts, or delivering a sassy correction (“let me educate you real quick”). It’s big during back-to-school season, tutoring promos, study motivation, and Teacher Appreciation shout-outs, and also pops up in memes about grading, PowerPoint mode, or surviving Zoom class. You’ll see it used ironically when someone’s lecturing too hard, playfully when offering “office hours” in the DMs, and dramatically when someone says “according to the syllabus” in a group chat. Perfect for that moment you’re about to explain the plot of a movie, how taxes work, or why 2+2 still equals 4—chalk dust optional.
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Emoji History The emoji code/ image log of changes.
This emoji first appeared in OSX / iOS after the iOS 10 update.
