Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns after FBI probe

By Chris Woodward
The Center Square

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned from the Los Angeles Unified School District following an FBI investigation.

Carvalho announced his resignation Sunday night via a letter to the LAUSD Board of Education.

The resignation came four months after federal agents raided Carvalho’s home in the coastal San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles and at the district’s office in downtown Los Angeles. The FBI served a warrant on Carvalho for those searches. The reason hasn’t been revealed.

Carvalho was placed on paid leave by LAUSD in late February.

In the letter, Carvalho addressed the “students, families, teachers, staff, and community of LAUSD” and said that it had been an honor to serve.

“Placing students first has always guided my work,” wrote Carvalho. “Because I believe our schools must remain focused on students and learning without distraction, I am resigning as Superintendent of LAUSD effective today, June 21, 2026.”

It was the only reference Carvalho made toward February’s events.

When asked for comment by The Center Square, LAUSD sent a statement published on its website Monday acknowledging receipt of the letter of resignation.

“The Board remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring stability, continuity, and continued progress through strong leadership,” the school district said. “Our focus remains unchanged: providing every student with a high-quality education, supporting our dedicated workforce, and maintaining the trust of the communities we serve.”

Andrés Chait has served as acting superintendent during Carvalho’s absence.

LAUSD said Chait will remain in the position until a permanent decision is made.

With more than 500,000 students in an area that covers 710 square miles, LAUSD is the nation’s second-largest school district. Only the New York City school system is bigger.

Carvalho has served as LAUSD’s superintendent since February 2022 and has been the district’s longest-serving superintendent in over 20 years. Before his job at LAUSD, Carvalho was superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for 14 years.