{"id":2629,"date":"2025-02-21T16:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/?p=2629"},"modified":"2026-09-21T20:38:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T20:38:19","slug":"introducing-ask-britannica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/introducing-ask-britannica\/","title":{"rendered":"ASK Britannica: Supporting Curiosity with AI-powered Search"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f8fc05b8d9efe340f01745d33630fb6\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:30vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(170deg,rgb(0,163,232) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0.88) 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With ASK Britannica, we\u2019re offering a new way to support that curiosity, helping students engage more effectively with trusted content.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ASK Britannica makes it simple to ask questions, find answers and explanations, and explore Britannica\u2019s vast knowledge base \u2013 transforming curiosity into a powerful tool for learning and discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-academic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-academic.png 907w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-academic-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-academic-768x424.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee16a5422e269840b22283d58c19004d\"><br>What Is ASK Britannica?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve combined AI technology with Britannica\u2019s trusted collection of content to give students the opportunity to ask questions and receive concise, accurate answers directly from our reliable knowledge base. ASK Britannica uses natural language processing to interpret queries and pulls insights only from Britannica\u2019s extensive library of articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if a student asks \u201cWhy haven\u2019t humans landed on Mars?\u201d they\u2019ll get a short summary powered by AI, but sourced exclusively from Britannica\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/who-writes-britannica-articles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>carefully vetted<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with the answer, ASK Britannica cites its sources, allowing users to explore the original material to gain a deeper understanding. Additionally, students can access suggested follow-up questions to guide further exploration, helping them navigate complex concepts and expand their knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"934\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-sources.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-sources.png 934w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-sources-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-sources-768x428.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ac7111e15fd6edd618774fb54d7b4a1\"><br>Britannica\u2019s Approach to AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As AI technology evolves, we understand there may be questions around its role in education. At Britannica, we\u2019re committed to using technology responsibly. ASK Britannica has been designed to enhance rather than replace the educational process \u2013 complementing, not substituting, the exploration of our enormous knowledge base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What ASK Britannica IS NOT:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list normal-list\">\n<li>It is NOT open source.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will NOT write papers or essays for students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will NOT answer inappropriate queries outside of its educational scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to access ASK Britannica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ASK Britannica is launching in February as a secondary search function within\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/solutions\/britannica-academic\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1294\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Britannica Academic<\/strong><\/a>, offering university students and faculty a more efficient way to research and find accurate, 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size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-2025-aus-top-topics.png 1500w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-2025-aus-top-topics-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-2025-aus-top-topics-1024x594.png 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-2025-aus-top-topics-768x445.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/from-ancient-egypt-to-taylor-swift-what-students-explored-in-2025\/\">From Ancient Egypt to Taylor Swift: What Students Explored in 2025<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>Britannica School\u2019s most viewed articles offer a peek into what captured the curiosity of students, teachers, and library-goers in 2025. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/time-saving-tips-to-get-you-through-exam-time\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/time-saving-tips-to-get-you-through-exam-time\/\">Time-Saving Tips to Get You Through Exam Time<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>As exam time rolls around, the pressure ramps up for everyone. Discover some practical ways to make the most of your resource this term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/why-scientific-literacy-is-the-missing-key-to-student-confidence-comprehension-communication\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/why-scientific-literacy-is-the-missing-key-to-student-confidence-comprehension-communication\/\">Why Scientific Literacy is the Missing Key to Student Confidence, Comprehension &#038; Communication<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>Scientific literacy goes beyond knowing facts or memorising vocabulary. At its core, it\u2019s about understanding how science works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/a-future-with-dinosaurs-hands-on-challenges-for-k-8\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/future-of-dinosaurs-cover.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/future-of-dinosaurs-cover.png 750w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/future-of-dinosaurs-cover-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/a-future-with-dinosaurs-hands-on-challenges-for-k-8\/\">A Future with Dinosaurs? Hands-on Challenges for K-8<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>These Australian curriculum-aligned classroom activities invite students to explore what might happen if dinosaurs walked the Earth again<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/making-waves-ocean-conservation-resources-for-schools\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ocean-conservation-resources-cover.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ocean-conservation-resources-cover.png 750w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ocean-conservation-resources-cover-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/making-waves-ocean-conservation-resources-for-schools\/\">Making Waves: Ocean Conservation Resources for Schools<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>Britannica School&#8217;s Ocean Conservation resources include engaging diagrams, charts, and other structured visuals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/dont-start-with-inquiry-based-learning-britannica-science-flips-the-script-with-explicit-instruction\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-explicit-instruction-stem-hero.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-explicit-instruction-stem-hero.png 600w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-explicit-instruction-stem-hero-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/dont-start-with-inquiry-based-learning-britannica-science-flips-the-script-with-explicit-instruction\/\">\u201cDon\u2019t Start with Inquiry-Based Learning\u201d: Britannica Science Flips the Script with Explicit Instruction<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>Curiosity in science matters, but without explicit instruction to lay the groundwork, inquiry can leave students guessing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/4-practical-tips-for-implementing-21st-century-skills-in-elt\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/elt-blog-hero-2.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/elt-blog-hero-2.png 750w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/elt-blog-hero-2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/4-practical-tips-for-implementing-21st-century-skills-in-elt\/\">4 Practical Tips for Implementing 21st Century Skills in ELT<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>Alison Davis shares powerful strategies for embedding real-world skills into English Language Teaching (ELT)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/the-science-of-confidence-how-knowledge-empowers-learners\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/science-of-confidence-hero.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/science-of-confidence-hero.png 750w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/science-of-confidence-hero-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/the-science-of-confidence-how-knowledge-empowers-learners\/\">The Science of Confidence: How Knowledge Empowers Learners<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>By understanding the science of confidence and using trusted resources like Britannica, educators can build confident learners <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/updates-to-high-school-level-britannica-school-202502\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/britannica-school-high-hero.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/britannica-school-high-hero.png 1250w, 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