The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Alberto Carvalho, resigned on Sunday. This follows the F.B.I.’s raid on his home and office in February as part of a criminal investigation into the district’s dealings with an AI start-up.
Carvalho was hired in 2021 to lead the nation’s second-largest school district after gaining a reputation in Miami for improving student test scores. However, his tenure saw some missteps. He had been on paid leave since February 27, following the board of education’s recommendation to step away due to the ongoing investigation.
Details regarding Carvalho’s successor are still unclear. Since his leave began, veteran administrator Andres Chait has been serving as the acting superintendent.
Carvalho’s resignation is effective immediately and was communicated in a letter to district representatives and school board members. The Los Angeles Times initially reported the resignation.
Carvalho did not provide comments on Sunday. In a statement from his lawyers made in March, they asserted that he committed no wrongdoing and was eager to return to his position. The statement emphasized that no evidence had been presented by prosecutors indicating any violation of federal law by Mr. Carvalho.