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LA Schools Chief on Leave Amid FBI Investigation

3/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho remains on paid leave after FBI raids tied to AllHere.
Carvalho's lawyers say he committed no wrongdoing and expect evidence supporting his actions for students.
The investigation's specifics remain unclear but involve potential ties between Carvalho and AllHere.
The LAUSD board voted to close Locke High, a Green Dot charter school.
Carvalho seeks reinstatement after investigators have not charged him.

History

Historical Context

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the largest school district in California, has faced ongoing governance challenges, including a $1.5 billion budget scrutiny in 2020 amid mismanagement allegations. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's paid leave follows FBI raids linked to AllHere, echoing past leadership controversies. These issues reflect systemic difficulties in managing public education, potentially impacting future accountability measures and educational policies.

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Story summary

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho remains on paid leave after FBI raids tied to AllHere.
Carvalho's lawyers say he committed no wrongdoing and expect evidence supporting his actions for students.
The investigation's specifics remain unclear but involve potential ties between Carvalho and AllHere.
The LAUSD board voted to close Locke High, a Green Dot charter school.
Carvalho seeks reinstatement after investigators have not charged him.

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