Leadership and Continuity in Los Angeles Schools

Alberto Carvalho resigned on June 21, 2026, after months on paid leave while federal agents examined documents and served search warrants at his home and at district offices. The searches, which took place in late February, left the district with an acting leader and questions about a contract that has been tied to an education technology company. The Board of Education accepted Carvalho’s resignation and said it wants to protect stability for students and staff.

Andrés Chait has served as acting superintendent since February 28, 2026, and he is a longtime district leader who began his career as a classroom teacher. He rose to become a principal, local district superintendent and chief of school operations, roles in which he worked directly with school staff and labor leaders. In mid-June the board ratified several labor agreements that Chait and union leaders said would increase support and pay for employees, and these deals were presented as a step toward stability. While budget pressures and contract negotiations persist, Chait has emphasized that teaching and learning must continue.

The district serves more than 500,000 students across hundreds of schools, and administrators have said daily operations will not be interrupted. The federal inquiry has been linked in news reports to the maker of a school chatbot, though officials have not publicly described the scope of the investigation. The board has not announced a timeline for choosing a permanent superintendent, and for now Chait will lead the district as it moves into a new school year. Consequently, many community members and staff are watching how the board balances immediate continuity with a longer search for leadership.