Story perspectives

LAUSD Superintendent Resigns After FBI AI Contract Raid

6/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Alberto Carvalho resigned as Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent on June 21, 2026.
The resignation followed a February FBI raid on his home and office linked to a failed $6 million artificial-intelligence contract with AllHere.
The board prioritized stability and appointed acting superintendent Andrés Chait to lead the district.
Carvalho said he resigned to keep schools free of distraction after noting record graduation rates and equity gains.

History

Historical Context

Long-standing procurement issues at LAUSD, evident in James Sohn’s 2010-11 consultant reductions and an audit that flagged costly contracts, resurfaced in February 2026 when the FBI raided superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s offices over a failed $6 million AI program. The raid placed Carvalho on paid leave and led to his June resignation, prompting the board to tighten oversight.

1 of 2

Story summary

Alberto Carvalho resigned as Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent on June 21, 2026.
The resignation followed a February FBI raid on his home and office linked to a failed $6 million artificial-intelligence contract with AllHere.
The board prioritized stability and appointed acting superintendent Andrés Chait to lead the district.
Carvalho said he resigned to keep schools free of distraction after noting record graduation rates and equity gains.

1 / 2