In the second half our first full-length episode of the season, Tamir and Corey continue their conversation with 3-time New York Times bestselling author and HBO writer D. Watkins - about education, hip hop, and D’s newest book, Black Boy Smile. #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlackTeachersMatter #1MTOC #WeNeedLatinoTeachers

In our first full-length episode of the season, Tamir drives down from Philly to Baltimore for the opportunity to speak with 3-time New York Times bestselling author and HBO writer D. Watkins - about education, hip hop, and D’s newest book, Black Boy Smile. This episode is being released the same week as Tamir’s guest co-host, Corey Carter, releases his new hip hop ed album, as part of his ongoing work to support and encourage new and aspiring educators. #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlackTeachersMatter #1MTOC #WeNeedLatinoTeachers

What happens when you connect new and aspiring teachers of color with experienced mentors of color? We call it edification. In the opening episode of Edifying Together, we celebrate the foundation laid by Arthur Jones II over the past 5 years through his award-winning #EducationReboot series, and as Tamir begins his first year as a new teacher, he welcomes Dr. Richard Warren, Jr, who will be a regular guest. In this initial conversation, recorded before the start of the school year, aspiring educator Tamir gets his first chance to interact with Richard H. Warren Jr, Ed.D, who was honored as the 2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year and now serves as a professor of education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Brought to you by Edifying Teachers. #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlackTeachersMatter #1MTOC #WeNeedLatinoTeachers

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Holy Temple Christian Academy’s Brian “Kash” Johnson discusses why Black men in education are sometimes undervalued and the mission for The Black Male Educator, an organization he founded alongside Joel Insilo this year, which aims to bring more awareness to the small community of Black male educators across the country.   Kash’s goal is to change the perception of a “teacher,” so that it appeals to young Black men. The language arts instructor and his co-founder will be holding an event on June 11 honoring ten Black male teachers from the Miami area. For more on Kash and his organization, please follow @lifeof.kash and @theeblackmaleeducator on Instagram.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Monday, May 23, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Miami-Dade County Teacher Joel Insilo discusses the everyday experience of Black teachers and the mission for The Black Male Educator, an organization he co-founded this year which aims to bring more awareness to the small community of Black male educators across the country.   The Kipp Courage Academy English and Language Arts educator is determined to change the narrative that Black males can only be athletes or disciplinarians in our school systems. For more, follow @theeblackmaleeducator, @lifeof.kash and @mrinsilo on social media.    Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Monday, April 18, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Author Patrick Harris II discusses the main reasons why audiences will connect with his debut book “The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers.”   The Detroit educator is currently in his seventh year of teaching, but he says roughly 50% of teachers leave after the first five years. In the midst of a teacher shortage and student mental health crisis, Harris II pens an urgent message to educators in his reflections and also interviews teachers of a wide variety about the education system.   Make sure to purchase The First Five, a memoir published by Heinemann, which hit bookshelves on May 10. For more updates, follow @presidentpat on social media.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Monday, April 25, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 Maryland Teacher of the Year Brianna Ross discusses how important it’s been to show up for Black students amid the pandemic.   The social studies chair at Deer Park Middle Magnet School teaches sixth grade at the Baltimore County public school. Ms. Ross credits her success to showing up authentically in the classroom. For more on Ms. Ross, please follow @MsBriRoss on Twitter.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, April 21, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 Virginia Teacher of the Year Daphne Tamara Fulson discusses how she connects with her students during the pandemic.   Whether it’s in-person or virtual, the Bilingual second grade teacher in Chesapeake, Virginia, uses positively and culturally affirming methods in her classroom. For more on Ms. Fulson, please follow @iTeachiLearn01 on Twitter and @VATOY22 on Instagram.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: American University Senior and Aspiring Teacher Tamir D. Harper discusses his commitment to entering the teaching workforce amid the pandemic.   The emerging Black male educator will graduate from undergrad this spring and pursue a Master’s Degree at the University of Pennsylvania while teaching middle school within the School District of Philadelphia. A product of the city and founder of UrbEd Advocates, a Philadelphia based non-profit that combines community organizing and policy to uplift students, Tamir is also helping the next generation of teachers.    He’s the community engagement coordinator for Edifying Teachers, the community of current and aspiring educators of color, encouraging & supporting each other through mentorship and high quality learning resources. For more on Tamir’s journey, please follow @tamirdharper on social media or @edifyteachers on Twitter.    Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Monday, March 7, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Autumn Rivera, the 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year, discusses how students shifted learning and adapted to technology for two years amid the pandemic.   The sixth grade science teacher is one of the four national finalists. She urges us to humanize students and teachers as we come out of a two year crisis. For more on Ms. Rivera, please follow @ColoradoTOY on social media.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Monday, March 28, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Shareefah Mason, Associate Dean of Educator Certification at Dallas College and Teach Plus Senior Research Fellow, discusses why it’s imperative for the teaching workforce to include more Black teachers.   “Black students that have a Black teacher in elementary school—one Black teacher—are 13% more likely to go to college,” Mason said. “That number more than doubles to 32% if they have two Black teachers.”   The Presidential Leadership Scholar has also authored multiple books and executive produced a documentary entitled, From The Block, examining the impact Black educators have on students.   Please follow Ms. Mason on social media @masonmessages and use the #HeyBlackTeacher in your posts about the episode.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Monday, March 14, 2022. -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Rudy Ruiz, the Founder of Edifying Teachers, discusses how we can recruit and retain educators amid the pandemic.   The former teacher and Johns Hopkins Doctor of Education candidate, identified the need for more minority teachers about seven years ago, before the apparent nationwide shortage. In the fall, his team started building a community of mentorship and coaching where new teachers and veteran teachers of color can connect. Please follow @EdifyTeachers & @RudyRuiz_MD_ed for more on its efforts to diversify the teaching workforce.    Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Monday, February 28, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Lee Perez discusses the historic achievement of becoming his state's first ever male latino *and* English as a Second Language (ESL) award-winner.   Mr. Perez wrote in his teacher of the year application that he believes kindness should be our new pandemic because it needs to spread after all we have been through amid COVID-19. For more, please follow @languageperez on Twitter.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/max-out-time-with-aj-ii Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Saturday, February 12th, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 Ohio State Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell discusses why representation in the classroom and curriculum matters.   Ohio’s first Black male teacher of the year is a history instructor at Oberlin High School who emphasizes cultural relevance and diversity of all kinds. Mr. Russell teaches African American Studies and an innovative course called race, gender and oppression because he believes everyone deserves to see themselves in the classroom.    The award-winner also serves as a lead teacher and advisor for the Black Student Union, student council and junior class. Please follow Mr. Russell on social media @kurtsenior_.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Monday, February 14th, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Brandywine High School Special Education Teacher Jahsha Tabron discusses the heavy plate educators are holding amid the pandemic.   The CCSSO Delaware State Teacher of the Year hopes school communities can collaborate to support the needs of students and teachers during this critical time. Ms. Tabron says education is for everyone, and we need to meet students where they are instead of focusing on what they have lost. If you wish to learn more about Ms. Tabron, please follow @JTDESTOY2022 on social media.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022.   -AJ II

This week we’re re-airing a special #MaxOutTime #BoldBusinessTime episode!    Last summer, Bold Co-Founder Danielle Deavens sat down with Rebundle Co-Founder, Ciara May, who runs the U.S.’s first and only plant-based hair braiding company.   In the months since, Ciara and Rebundle have raised $1.4 million in early-stage funding. The 2021 Inc. Female Founders 100 honoree shared her business journey as a Black female entrepreneur who created a sustainable solution for her own hair by starting Rebundle. Please follow @rebundle.co on social media and shop at www.rebundle.co today.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII   You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 as part of the full Bold Business Time series.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Ben Franklin Middle School Instructional Coach Anthony Swann discusses the state of education in the commonwealth.   Amid staff shortages and a change in political leadership, Virginia educators like Mr. Swann endured a challenging transition back to the classroom this month. Mr. Swann was last year’s state teacher of the year and recently returned from Indianapolis, where he joined the nation’s educators at the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Summit. He is advocating for all educators on social media, so please follow Mr. Swann @2021VATOTY on Twitter for more.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022.   -AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Seattle Academy Director of Admissions and Bridging Legacies Across Campuses (BLAC) Founder Jonathan Lee discusses how the pandemic has exacerbated the independent school admissions process.   A native of Alexandria, Virginia, and graduate of Episcopal High School, Jonathan’s LLC aims to make independent schools like Episcopal and Seattle Academy more diverse through networking and consulting across the country.   Inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement and predominantly white institutions’ reckoning with racism in 2020, Jonathan’s roles as an administrator and founder are facing unprecedented challenges this school year. Not only did COVID-19 impact diversity initiatives and the way schools operate, but it also affected Jonathan on a personal level. He opens up about his late mother Sheila’s battle with the virus plus much more.   To help Jonathan make independent schools more diverse in 2022, visit https://www.bridginglegaciesacrosscampuses.org/   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, December 30, 2021.   -AJ II

This week on the special limited edition series of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 2022 DC Teacher of the Year Dominique Foster discusses building an online community for her students and families amid the pandemic.    During the 2020-2021 school year, the award-winning Washington, DC, educator created an interactive virtual modality with her kids and their parents in order to teach the whole child. If you wish to learn more about Ms. Foster, please follow @fosterlovesedu on Twitter.   Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase.   In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode?    Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week.   VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com   This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, November 18, 2021.   -AJ II