Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has officially submitted his resignation to the district.
In his resignation letter, Carvalho noted that schools “must remain focused on students and learning without distraction.”
“I leave grateful — to our students and families, whose protection we prioritized, for trusting us, to our exceptional and hard-working teachers, leaders, and staff at every level for their tireless dedication, to our valued partners, and to the community for the privilege of serving,” Carvalho added in his letter reported by Politico.
“The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the letter of resignation from Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, effective June 21, 2026,” LAUSD said in a statement. “The Board remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring stability, continuity, and continued progress through strong leadership. Our focus remains unchanged: providing every student with a high-quality education, supporting our dedicated workforce, and maintaining the trust of the communities we serve.”
“To that end, Andrés Chait remains in the position of Acting Superintendent until a permanent decision is made,” the statement read.
Law enforcement officials raided Carvalho’s home and office were raided in February. FBI Los Angeles said at the time that the affidavit in support of the searches is under seal. “We can confirm that the FBI is serving a court-authorized warrant at those locations,” the office said in a statement to NBC Los Angeles. “However, the affidavit in support of the warrant has been sealed by the court and we, therefore, have no further comment.
Last year, Carvalho faced a lawsuit by LAUSD students and former Superintendent Austin Beutner, which alleges that $76.7 million in Proposition 28 funds intended for arts and music education have been misused. The filing claimed that hundreds of thousands of students have been denied access to expanded arts and music instruction, violating the law.
