{"aiVersion":"1","content":{"id":"cmmh1sqzk0004ezmvssixvaze","slug":"la-schools-an-fbi-search-and-a-failed-ai-contract-20260308","title":"LA Schools, an FBI Search, and a Failed AI Contract","level":"MEDIUM","publishedAt":"2026-03-08T01:02:47.278Z"},"topic":{"slug":"la-schools-an-fbi-search-and-a-failed-ai-contract-20260308","category":"education"},"article":{"paragraphs":["Federal agents executed court-authorized search warrants at LAUSD headquarters and his San Pedro home on February 25, 2026, as part of an investigation that has been reported in national media. The FBI has declined to give details while the supporting affidavits remain sealed, and television footage showed agents at the properties. The inquiry appears linked to a failed education technology project; AllHere had won a $6 million contract to build an AI chatbot called Ed, and the company later collapsed.","On February 27, 2026, the Los Angeles Unified School District board voted unanimously to place Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the probe. Andres Chait was named acting superintendent and will oversee daily operations while the board meets. District officials have said that schools and classrooms will continue without disruption and that the district is cooperating with investigators. Although no charges have been filed against Carvalho, the board acted to maintain stability and public confidence during the ongoing inquiry."],"wordCount":164,"readTime":2},"vocabulary":[{"word":"affidavit","example":"The affidavit was filed with the court.","phonetic":"/ˈæf.ɪˌdeɪ.vɪt/","definition":"A written statement made under oath for use in court."},{"word":"contract","example":"The district signed a contract with the company.","phonetic":"/ˈkɒn.trækt/","definition":"A legal agreement to do work or supply goods for money."},{"word":"chatbot","example":"The school tested a new chatbot for students.","phonetic":"/ˈtʃæt.bɒt/","definition":"A computer program that answers questions and talks with users."},{"word":"acting superintendent","example":"Andres Chait is the acting superintendent now.","phonetic":"/ˈæk.tɪŋ ˌsuː.pər.ɪnˈtɛn.dənt/","definition":"A person who temporarily leads a school district."}],"quiz":[{"answer":"February 25, 2026","question":"When did federal agents execute the search warrants?"},{"answer":"AllHere","question":"What company had a $6 million contract with LAUSD?"},{"answer":"Andres Chait","question":"Who was named acting superintendent?"}],"discussion":[{"question":"Do you think schools should continue classes during investigations? Why or why not?"},{"question":"Have you ever used a chatbot or app for learning? What was that like?"},{"question":"What would make you trust a school district more after a scandal?"},{"question":"Would you like to hear more direct updates from school leaders during a crisis?"}]}