FBI Searches LA School District HQ and Superintendent's Home

Federal investigation underway, details remain unclear

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The FBI executed search warrants on Wednesday at the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters and the home of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho as part of a federal investigation. The nature of the investigation and any allegations being examined were not immediately clear. A third location in Florida was also searched.

Why it matters

The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second-largest in the nation, serving over 500,000 students across dozens of cities. Any federal investigation into the district's leadership or operations could have significant implications for the education of a large number of students.

The details

FBI agents were seen outside Superintendent Carvalho's home in San Pedro, as well as at the district's headquarters, though no visible signs of the search were apparent at the headquarters. Carvalho has led the district since 2022 after previously overseeing the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. A third location in Southwest Ranches, Florida was also searched by the FBI, though officials did not provide further details.

  • The FBI executed the search warrants on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Alberto Carvalho

The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District since 2022, previously led the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida from 2008 to 2021.

Los Angeles Unified School District

The second-largest school district in the United States, serving over 500,000 students across more than two dozen cities in the Los Angeles area.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which executed search warrants at the school district headquarters and the superintendent's home as part of a federal investigation.

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What they’re saying

“No further information was available.”

— James Marshall, FBI spokesman in Miami (The Associated Press)

What’s next

The FBI has not provided any details on the nature of the investigation or the allegations being examined. It remains to be seen what, if any, charges or actions may result from the searches.

The takeaway

This federal investigation into the leadership of the nation's second-largest school district highlights the potential for significant disruption and uncertainty when law enforcement scrutinizes the top administrators of a major public institution. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for the students and communities served by the Los Angeles Unified School District.