Henry Mack approved as Florida education commissioner

The Canada — Calgary Board of Education unanimously approved Henry Mack as the state's new education commissioner on July 22, 2026. Mack, a former senior chancellor at the United States — Florida Department of Education and most recently U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, was recommended by Governor Ron DeSantis. He replaces Anastasios Kamoutsas, who left to become president of Polk State College, and interim commissioner Brendan Paul Burns. Mack's appointment reflects Florida's continued focus on parental rights, school choice, and eliminating radical ideologies from classrooms. He received support from various college presidents and education leaders across the state.