Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent and former Miami-Dade County Public Schools chief Alberto Carvalho has announced he is resigning, months after he was placed on administrative leave following an FBI raid at his home and office in February, the district confirmed Sunday.
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An LAUSD spokesperson said the LAUSD Board of Education “acknowledges receipt of the letter of resignation from Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, effective June 21, 2026.”
“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,” a statement from LAUSD shared.
The district also confirmed that Acting Superintendent Andrés Chait would remain in that position until a permanent decision is made, however, did not share when discussion on next steps would begin.
The FBI has not said what it’s investigating in relation to Carvalho, but it served search warrants at his office near LAUSD headquarters, his San Pedro home and a house near Miami, Florida, on Feb. 25.
Carvalho became superintendent in 2022. He previously led the public schools in Miami for 14 years.
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While the FBI stayed mum about the searches at Carvalho’s home and office, court records show federal prosecutors have a separate, ongoing fraud case against the CEO of the now-defunct education technology company called AllHere, which landed a $6 million contract with the district to provide an AI-powered chatbot called “Ed” two years ago.
When unveiling “Ed,” Carvalho touted that it would act as a personal assistant for students and parents. The chatbot was supposed to do multiple tasks, such as tracking grades and providing educational and mental health resources.
The investment fell apart, and Joanna Smith-Griffin, the founder of AllHere, was arrested and charged with securities, wire fraud and identity theft. By the time the AI deal collapsed, the LAUSD had reportedly paid AllHere $3 million in advance.
Carvalho is not named in the investigation against Smith-Griffin, and he has not been charged with a crime.
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