Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned from his position, as confirmed by district officials and the Board of Education. The resignation comes nearly four months after federal agents raided both his home and district headquarters as part of an ongoing FBI investigation.
Carvalho had been sidelined since the February FBI raids and was on paid leave during the investigation period. In his announcement, he cited a desire to refocus on students as his reason for stepping down.
During his tenure, Carvalho had received praise for improvements in test scores and for his advocacy on behalf of immigrant students. His departure marks the end of his leadership at the helm of one of the nation’s largest school districts.
The specific nature of the federal investigation and the reasons behind the FBI searches have not been detailed in these reports.
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