Weighted categories, explained to the kid who asked

May 11, 2026·1 min read

MiloFounder · Teacher

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Milo

Founder · Teacher

Milo founded EMStudio after years of running into the same planning, grading, and attendance gaps as a classroom teacher and curriculum coordinator. Every feature still gets tested against the same question: would a teacher actually reach for it on a Sunday night?

Weighted categories, explained to the kid who asked

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