No public records show LAUSD superintendent Carvalho resigned

In short: Despite a published claim that Alberto Carvalho resigned, current public reporting and reference records describe him as still on paid administrative leave from LAUSD.

What happened

Alberto Carvalho has been superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) since February 14, 2022. On February 25, 2026, the FBI searched his Los Angeles home, a residence in Miami, and LAUSD headquarters.

The searches were reported as connected to a failed district AI chatbot project called “Ed.” An AI chatbot is software that answers questions in a chat, like an automated help desk. LAUSD reportedly paid about $3 million for the project before the vendor’s parent company shut down.

After the searches, the LAUSD Board of Education voted to place Carvalho on paid administrative leave, effective February 27, 2026. Recent coverage and reference listings continue to describe him as on paid leave, not as having resigned, and the board appointed an acting superintendent to run day to day operations.

As of the latest reporting, no criminal charges have been announced against Carvalho. The FBI has not released details because the search warrants are sealed, meaning they are kept private by the court. Carvalho has publicly said he is innocent and has stated he wants to return to work.

Why it matters

This story sits at the crossroads of school leadership and public spending on AI tools. For families and staff, the key issue is stability and trust, including how LAUSD manages large contracts and who is making decisions while the superintendent is sidelined.

Source: NYTimes