Los Angeles Unified School District summer classes began Monday with the district in search of a new leader, following the weekend resignation of embattled Superintendent Alberto Carvalho amid a monthslong FBI investigation over a failed AI chatbot venture.
“It has been a great honor to serve you,” Carvalho wrote in a letter Sunday night addressed to the district’s students, families, teachers and staff. “Over the past four years, together, we have made historic progress — gains that belong to our students, our educators, staff and our communities.”
Carvalho did not offer any insight into the reasons for his decision to resign. He has been on paid administrative leave since February, when the FBI raided his homes in San Pedro and Florida, as well as his district office, in connection with a failed AI chatbot venture between the district and a company known as AllHere, which has since folded.
“Placing students first has always guided my work. Because I believe our schools must remain focused on students and learning without distraction, I am resigning as Superintendent of LAUSD effective today, June 21, 2026.
“I leave grateful — to our students and families, whose protection we prioritized, for trusting us, to our exceptional and hard-working teachers, leaders, and staff at every level for their tireless dedication, to our valued partners, and to the community for the privilege of serving. The successes we have achieved belong to you. I will miss all of you and will continue to pray for the success, health, and wellbeing of every student and family in our District.
“To every student: work hard to realize your dreams and to live up to the promise of our nation. Never let anyone limit what you can accomplish.”
The LAUSD Board of Education issued a statement Sunday saying the district’s mission is unchanged.
“The Board remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring stability, continuity, and continued progress through strong leadership,” according ot the board statement. “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.”
Andrés Chait will remain acting superintendent until a permanent decision is made. He told reporters Monday that despite the shakeup in leadership, the district will continue to function as usual, including summer classes and programs that began Monday.
“We always maintain a focus on our students, and so regardless of whatever may be going on with transitions in leadership … it’s really about the kids and making sure that we have programs that students and families can take part in,” he said.
Carvalho was selected as superintendent of LAUSD in December 2021.