Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid federal investigation
Alberto Carvalho has resigned as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District following a four-month FBI investigation. The resignation marks the end of his tenure as he steps down to avoid further distraction to the school system.
Why it matters
As the leader of the nation's second-largest school district, Carvalho's sudden departure creates significant leadership instability and raises questions about the integrity of the district's administration.
Alberto Carvalho, shown during a news conference in February, resigned Sunday as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) By Howard Blume Staff Writer Follow Published June 21, 2026 Updated June 22, 2026 4:01 PM PT 73 9 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .
The report provides a factual account of the resignation and the context of the FBI investigation without editorializing the outcome.
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