Virginia Education Secretary Gerard Robinson has applied to be Florida’s next education commissioner after being wooed by officials there. He’s one of nine applicants announced Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.

“Florida officials approached Secretary Robinson regarding this position,” said Tucker Martin, a spokesman for Gov. Bob McDonnell. “Given the secretary’s success here in Virginia, and his national reputation as a leader in education reform efforts, their interest in speaking to him about the opening is understandable.”

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