{"aiVersion":"1","content":{"id":"cmqssslqx00049s6l88vnw58f","slug":"leadership-and-continuity-in-los-angeles-schools-20260625","title":"Leadership and Continuity in Los Angeles Schools","level":"MEDIUM","publishedAt":"2026-06-25T01:02:47.343Z"},"topic":{"slug":"leadership-and-continuity-in-los-angeles-schools-20260625","category":"education"},"article":{"paragraphs":["Alberto Carvalho resigned on June 21, 2026, after he had been placed on paid leave amid a federal investigation. The FBI had served search warrants at his home and at district headquarters earlier in the year, and the investigation has been linked to the maker of a school chatbot. The Board accepted his resignation and said it seeks stability for students and staff.","Andrés Chait has served as acting superintendent since February 28, 2026, and he will remain in the role while the board decides on a permanent leader. Chait began his career as a classroom teacher and rose through district roles to chief of school operations. He has worked with labor leaders and helped the district ratify agreements that increase support for students and staff. Although challenges remain — including budget pressures and contract talks — Chait has said teaching and learning will continue, and district leaders have emphasized continuity for the city’s more than 500,000 students."],"wordCount":158,"readTime":2},"vocabulary":[{"word":"investigation","example":"The police opened an investigation.","phonetic":"/ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/","definition":"A careful study to find facts about a problem."},{"word":"acting","example":"She is the acting manager this month.","phonetic":"/ˈæk.tɪŋ/","definition":"Doing a job temporarily until a permanent person is chosen."},{"word":"labor","example":"The labor unions met with the district.","phonetic":"/ˈleɪ.bər/","definition":"Workers and the organizations that represent them."},{"word":"agreements","example":"They signed agreements last week.","phonetic":"/əˈɡriː.mənts/","definition":"Formal decisions or contracts both sides accept."}],"quiz":[{"answer":"February 28, 2026","question":"Since when has Andrés Chait served as acting superintendent?"},{"answer":"the maker of a school chatbot","question":"What has the federal investigation been linked to?"},{"answer":"labor agreements","question":"What did the board ratify in mid-June?"}],"discussion":[{"question":"Do you think a temporary leader can keep a large organization steady? Why?"},{"question":"Have you ever had to work through a big change at your workplace or school? How did you feel?"},{"question":"What makes a good agreement between workers and managers, in your view?"},{"question":"What do you think helps students most when schools face disruptions?"}]}