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Alberto Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent after four months on leave
By Mariana Dale at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as leader of the Los Angeles Unified School District.(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as leader of the Los Angeles Unified School District, four months after the FBI searched his home and ...
Key takeaway (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as leader of the Los Angeles Unified School District, four months after the FBI searched his home and ...
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The resignation of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho leaves the Los Angeles Unified School District at a critical juncture, with the board now tasked with finding a new leader to guide the education of nearly 400,000 students. As the district grapples with declining enrollment and potential job cuts, the new superintendent will need to develop a strategy to allocate limited resources effectively, particularly for high-needs schools. The fact that Acting Superintendent Andres Chait has successfully navigated labor union negotiations and avoided a massive strike is a positive sign, but the district's history suggests that an interim superintendent is unlikely to be chosen for the permanent role. The board's discussion of district leadership this Wednesday will be closely watched, as the community awaits a decision that will impact the future of education in Los Angeles. The district's ability to maintain stability and continuity will be crucial in the coming months.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as leader of the Los Angeles Unified School District.(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as leader of the Los Angeles Unified School District, four months after the FBI searched his home and ...
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