The Brief: The hashtags #FirstDayOfSchool and #FirstDayOfSchool2019 are trending on social media, marking the start of the school year.

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Ready or not, it’s back to school season. Around the world students, parents, teachers, influencers, and brands are posting their first day of school #OOTD’s, reactions, excitement, jitters, memes, and more on social media with the hashtags #FirstDayOfSchool and #FirstDayOfSchool2019.
Whether it’s the first day of preschool or grad school, there’s nothing quite like the excitement and possibility of the first day of the school year!
Are we are … OUT … THE … DOOR!!!#FirstDayOfSchool pic.twitter.com/Yms7WzvhSj
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TikTok users are airing their grievances about the start of school and sharing their back-to-school tips and trick. Videos associated with the hashtag #FirstDayOfSchool have been viewed over 66 million times on the app.