New education commissioner is an ‘outstanding choice,’ Erika Donalds says

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 803

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Henry Mack won approval as Florida’s next education commissioner Wednesday, having been recommended by Gov. Ron DeSantis and deemed an “outstanding choice” by someone particularly close to DeSantis’ potential successor.

Erika Donalds, a school-choice advocate and wife of GOP gubernatorial frontrunner U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, praised Mack, “our next commissioner of education,” following his confirmation.

The Board of Education has the responsibility of appointing the state education commissioner. But, as was the case this time, …

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