How Aaron Sorkin’s West Wing Inspired a Legion of Lyman Wannabes

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Before Obama-mania, The West Wing’s President Josiah Bartlet inspired a generation of political idealists. Juli Weiner talks to the kids who always wanted to be Josh Lyman.

 

Now this isn’t specifically related to teaching, but I wanted to scoop it because a) The West Wing is my favorite TV show of all time and b) it is my favorite because it is inspirational and we could use a bit of inspiration right now.  The show is one example of the power of technology to inform, inspire, educate, and entertain all at once.  

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