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Longtime LA educator Andrés Chait named LAUSD superintendent
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· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Chait's background and the circumstances surrounding his appointment can be found through local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles.
A new superintendent has been named for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Andrés Chait, who has been serving as acting superintendent, will take on the role. This change comes after the previous superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, resigned from his position.
Chait's appointment as superintendent was made on Wednesday. He had been acting superintendent since February, when Carvalho was placed on administrative leave due to a federal law enforcement investigation. Further details about Chait's background and the circumstances surrounding his appointment can be found through local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles.
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Category: schools Published: June 24, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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