Furious parents demand LAUSD chief Alberto Carvalho resigns after FBI raids

Federal agents searched Carvalho's homes and offices as part of a corruption probe linked to a failed AI chatbot contract.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Furious parents have demanded the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Alberto Carvalho, immediately resign after federal agents raided his homes and offices as part of a corruption probe. The FBI burst into Carvalho's DTLA workspace, his San Pedro house, and a location in Miami on Wednesday morning. Parents argued the raid validated long-standing fears about transparency and decision-making inside the district, which controls tens of billions in public funding.

Why it matters

The school board held an emergency meeting about Carvalho's employment, fueling uncertainty about his future as the district's leader. Parents are calling for accountability and demanding answers about the FBI investigation, which appears to overlap with LAUSD's dealings with an AI chatbot company whose founder was charged with fraud.

The details

Federal agents arrived at Carvalho's home before dawn on Wednesday, some carrying rifles, and removed boxes of evidence. At district headquarters, employees appeared confused about whether to report to work as federal officers entered the building. Local advocacy groups are calling for Carvalho's immediate suspension or resignation, pending the results of the FBI investigation.

  • On Wednesday morning, the FBI raided Carvalho's homes and offices.
  • On Thursday, the LAUSD school board held an emergency meeting about Carvalho's employment.

The players

Alberto Carvalho

The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, who is under investigation by the FBI.

LAUSD Board of Education

The governing body of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which held an emergency meeting to discuss Carvalho's employment.

Parents Supporting Teachers

A local advocacy group with 30,000 followers that is calling for the LAUSD board to appoint an interim superintendent.

Schools Beyond Screens

A second advocacy group with 1,100 members that is calling for Carvalho's immediate suspension and an audit of all tech contracts approved under his leadership.

Pedro Noguera

The dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, who said Carvalho cannot continue leading the district while under investigation.

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What they’re saying

“If this investigation escalates, resign out of dignity — every single one of you.”

— Juan Megondi, Parent

“Now everyone got scared because the FBI came.”

— Diana Guillerri, Parent

“You can't have someone who's under investigation like this, leading the district. They're in the middle of budget cuts and negotiations with unions. It's a very challenging time for the district.”

— Pedro Noguera, Dean, USC Rossier School of Education

What’s next

The LAUSD school board is expected to make a decision on Carvalho's employment status in the coming days, as the FBI investigation continues.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in public school districts, as parents demand answers and leadership stability during a challenging time for the nation's second-largest school system.