New details emerge about FBI raids at LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home, office
LAUSD board holds private meeting over Alberto Carvalho
The LAUSD Board of Education called for a private emergency meeting to discuss Alberto Carvalho a day after the FBI raided his home and office.
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is reeling after federal agents executed simultaneous search warrants at the home and office of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.
The Board of Education has responded by calling an immediate executive session to discuss Carvalho’s employment status as the district cooperates with the ongoing federal probe.
Around 8 p.m. Thursday, the board ended its special closed session meeting and will reconvene Friday afternoon. No decision has been made.
Calling on Carvalho to resign
Vicky Martinez with the group ‘Parents Supporting Teachers,' said the group has asked that Carvalho be placed on leave. She said they are not surprised by the raids.
"It's really unfortunate and embarrassing and sad that we're living through this. I honestly was not surprised. I thought immediately the chat thing because that was an investigation and we knew the feds were involved," Martinez told FOX 11.
She's referring to a federal investigation into a company Carvalho made a big deal about in 2023 when he announced LAUSD's $3 million deal with AllHear, the company behind a chatbot named ‘Ed’.
But Ed never made it to LAUSD classrooms after the company shut down.
It's founder, Joanna Smith Griffin, has been charged by federal authorities for fraud and identity theft. The FBI has not said if they are targeting Carvalho.
FBI Raids home, office
What we know:
FBI agents descended on Carvalho's San Pedro home and LAUSD’s downtown headquarters Wednesday, Feb. 25.
A third location in Southwest Ranches, Florida—near where Carvalho previously served as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools—was also searched, according to the FBI Miami.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed the warrants are judicially approved but remains tight-lipped as the supporting affidavits are currently sealed.
New details emerge in Carvalho FBI raids
FBI agents served search warrants at LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home and office amid a federal investigation reportedly linked to a failed AI project.
Carvalho's background
The backstory:
Carvalho has led the nation’s second-largest school district since 2022 and was recently re-appointed in 2025.
His district biography lists an extensive array of honors, including being named the 2014 National Superintendent of the Year and the 2018 National Urban Superintendent of the Year.
He is a prominent figure in national education, known for his personal story as a formerly undocumented immigrant and his vocal opposition to aggressive federal immigration enforcement near schools.
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What we don't know:
The specific allegations triggering the investigation have not been formally released by the Department of Justice.
While reporting points toward the failed "Ed" AI chatbot project, it is not yet confirmed if this is the sole focus of the inquiry or if other district contracts or past activities in Miami are involved.
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The board's specific intentions regarding Carvalho's future—whether they seek a leave of absence or termination—remain confidential.
Carvalho's home raided
Los Angeles Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home and office were raided by federal agents on Wednesday morning.
Carvalho has not commented on the raids.
Timeline:
- 2022: Carvalho appointed as LAUSD Superintendent.
- Early 2024: LAUSD rolls out "Ed," an AI chatbot developed by AllHere.
- June 2024: AllHere collapses; the district ends the $3 million project.
- September 2025: LAUSD Board re-appoints Carvalho to his post.
- February 19, 2026: The Trump administration joins a separate discrimination lawsuit against LAUSD.
- Wednesday Morning: FBI serves warrants at Carvalho’s home and offices in CA and FL.
- Thursday: LAUSD Board meets behind closed doors to discuss "Public Employment" of the Superintendent.
What they're saying:
In a statement, the LAUSD emphasized its compliance.
"The district is cooperating with the investigation and we do not have further information at this time."
Later Wednesday, the district's Board of Education issued a joint statement saying, "The LAUSD Board of Education understands that today's news has raised questions across our school communities. The Board's priority remains ensuring that our students, families, and employees experience a safe and welcoming learning environment. Teaching and learning continue across our schools. Los Angeles Unified continues to stay focused on our responsibility to serve students and our families."
Regarding the AI controversy, Carvalho previously stated he was not involved in the vendor selection process and noted, "I would be the biggest hypocrite in the world... if today I did not fight for those who find themselves in the same predicament I faced over 40 years ago."
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Meanwhile, the FBI’s Los Angeles field office stated they "have no further comment" due to the sealed nature of the court documents.
LAUSD headquarters raided
The LA Unified headquarters and the home of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho were raided by the FBI on Wednesday morning.
What's next:
Legal experts anticipate that as the warrants are unsealed, more details regarding the connection between the AllHere fraud case and district leadership will come to light.
The Source: This report is based on previous FOX 11 reporting, official statements from the FBI Los Angeles Field Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. Additional context regarding the "Ed" chatbot and past investigations in Miami-Dade was provided by investigative reporting from the Los Angeles Times and City News Service. The Associated Press contributed.