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HOBOKEN, N.J. — February 23, 2026 — Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today announced that Revibe®, its AI‑enabled wearable designed to support focus and self‑regulation, has been named a winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2025 in the Primary Education category. 

The Best of 2025 recognizes educational technology products released in the past year that have demonstrated a meaningful impact on teaching and learning. Judged by a panel of industry experts, winning products are evaluated on criteria including data privacy and governance, integration and interoperability, and outcomes and impact. 

Developed by Pearson Clinical Assessment and powered by Samsung, Revibe supports learners by providing discreet, personalized prompts that encourage self‑awareness and on‑task behavior. While recognized by Tech & Learning for its impact on primary education, Revibe is designed for people of all ages and can be used across a range of learning and everyday settings. 

Delivered via a Samsung Galaxy Watch7 configured to minimize distractions, Revibe uses gentle vibration reminders to help users refocus—without disruption or stigma. 

Using AI and advanced modeling to learn individual patterns over time, Revibe translates signals related to attention and activity into timely prompts and insights. Educators can view engagement trends through a companion app dashboard, supporting more informed conversations and decisions about how best to support learning. 

“Revibe reflects Pearson’s commitment to developing fit‑for‑purpose AI tools that not only enhance learning experiences, but address real‑world barriers to learning,” said Clay Richey, Managing Director for Pearson Clinical Assessment. “By combining assessment expertise with educational technology, Pearson applies AI in ways that support confidence, independence, and meaningful engagement in learning.” 

Commenting on the awards, the Tech & Learning editorial team shared that "the awards brought a huge number of high‑quality entries. Our panel of industry experts judged the winning products to be those that were most impactful in helping schools improve teaching and learning during 2025. Every winner should be really proud of their accomplishments.” 

About Pearson 

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com. 

Media Contact: allison.bazin@pearson.com 

Pearson and Revibe are trademarks, in the US and/or other countries, of Pearson plc. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.   

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World Health Organization. (2022, March 2). COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. https://www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide

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