Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns after FBI search warrants

Alberto Carvalho put on leave after news of warrants but officials have not provided details of nature of investigation The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools has resigned five months after the FBI served search warrants at his home and the LA Unified school district headquarters. Alberto Carvalho had been put on leave after news of the federal investigation. He denied any wrongdoing earlier this year and had asked to be reinstated as head of the nation’s second-largest district. Authorities have not provided details of the nature of the investigation involving the district, which serves more than 500,000 students, nor have they accused Carvalho of any crimes. “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,” the city’s board of education said in the statement. The statement said that Andrés Chait, who has been acting superintendent, will remain in that position until a permanent decision is made. At the time of the ra