LAUSD Chief Carvalho's Home, Offices Raided by FBI

Superintendent under investigation as district struggles to recover from pandemic

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home and district headquarters were raided by the FBI on Wednesday, though the target of the investigation remains unclear. Carvalho, who took over the nation's second-largest school district in 2022, has faced challenges in helping LAUSD recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, including issues with student attendance, academic performance, and a failed AI chatbot initiative.

Why it matters

Carvalho's leadership has been crucial for LAUSD as it tries to bounce back from the pandemic's disruptions. The FBI investigation could undermine public trust in the district's administration and derail ongoing efforts to improve student outcomes.

The details

The FBI executed search warrants at Carvalho's San Pedro home and LAUSD headquarters, but has not provided details on the focus of the investigation. Carvalho, who previously led Miami-Dade County Public Schools, has not commented on the raids. During his time in Los Angeles, Carvalho has worked to boost attendance, academic performance, and student services, while also taking a public stance against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates.

  • The FBI raids took place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Carvalho took over as LAUSD superintendent in 2022.

The players

Alberto Carvalho

The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District since 2022, who previously led the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.

Ron DeSantis

The governor of Florida who banned school mask mandates, which Carvalho defied while leading the Miami-Dade district.

Joanna Smith-Griffin

The founder and former CEO of AllHere, the company that provided LAUSD's failed AI chatbot 'Ed', who was charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft.

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What they’re saying

“The indictment and the allegations represent, if true, a disturbing and disappointing house of cards that deceived and victimized many across the country. We will continue to assert and protect our rights.”

— Alberto Carvalho, LAUSD Superintendent (Los Angeles Times)

What’s next

The FBI has not provided any details on the focus of its investigation, and it remains unclear if Carvalho himself is a target. The LAUSD Board of Education will likely monitor the situation closely and determine if any further action is needed regarding Carvalho's leadership.

The takeaway

The FBI raid on Carvalho's home and LAUSD offices comes at a critical time for the district, which has been working to recover from the pandemic's impacts on student learning and well-being. The investigation could undermine public confidence in the district's administration and derail ongoing improvement efforts if Carvalho's leadership is called into question.