Sanoma Learning Launched AI Teacher Assistant Sanna
The new AI tool offers teachers tailored support for lesson planning and assignments across seven European nations.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Sanoma Learning has introduced Sanna, an AI assistant developed in collaboration with over 1,500 teachers to help educators manage workloads. The platform is currently available for a 30-day trial in seven European countries.
Why it matters
As teachers face rising pressure to meet diverse student needs, many are seeking specialized educational AI tools that prioritize privacy and local curricula. Sanoma Learning developed this service to address the clear preference for education-specific platforms over general-purpose alternatives.
Sanna supports teachers through an AI chat interface and guided tools for curriculum-based lesson planning and student feedback. The service processes all data within Europe to ensure full compliance with regional privacy and AI regulations.
The players
Sanoma Learning
An education company that provides learning materials and digital platforms to approximately 25 million students across Europe.
The details
The tool enables educators to create differentiated learning materials and refine content using a system co-created by 1,500 teachers across the region. Sanoma Learning currently serves approximately 25 million students across its various markets.
Timeline
Initial development and testing of the AI solution took place in 2025.
A two-month pilot program for the Sanna tool occurred in 2026.
Sanoma Learning launched the Sanna AI assistant on October 1, 2026.
A 30-day trial for the service began on October 1, 2026.
The Tech Race
Sanna represents a strategic shift toward education-specific AI, moving away from general-purpose tools that often lack curriculum alignment. The launch follows a pattern set by the EU AI Act by prioritizing data processing within Europe to ensure regulatory compliance.
Teachers in participating European countries can now utilize the platform to automate administrative tasks and personalize lesson materials for their students. Users must enroll in the 30-day trial to evaluate the tools effectiveness in their specific national curricula.
The takeaway
Educators are increasingly demanding AI tools built specifically for their professional needs rather than generic consumer platforms. By leveraging feedback from thousands of teachers, companies can develop more effective tools that streamline daily workloads.
Further reading
For more context on how machine learning is reshaping the classroom, visit the Artificial Intelligence section.
More information
To learn more about platform features or to sign up, visit the Sanna availability and subscription information.
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