Amidst former Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resignation, the LAUSD Board of Education appointed Andrés Chait to succeed the position
The LAUSD Board of Education voted to appoint Andrés Chait as the new Superintendent on Wednesday. Chait, who has held positions within LAUSD’s administration for around 14 years, served as the Acting Superintendent for nearly four months before being offered the full-time position.
“It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified,” Chait said. “This District has shaped my life and career. I have had the privilege of serving our school communities in many roles, and I remain deeply committed to ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality education, every employee feels valued and supported, and every family knows they have a partner in Los Angeles Unified.”
Chait has spent over 30 years within the school district, beginning his career in education as a Kindergarten principal in his early ’20s. Now, Chait will oversee the second-largest school district in the nation and lead an estimated 549,487 students, including those enrolled in adult education programs and charter schools.
“At this moment, our students, families, employees, and communities deserve stability, focus, and confidence in the future of Los Angeles Unified,” LAUSD Board President Scott Schmerelson said. “After careful consideration, the Board determined that Andrés Chait is uniquely qualified to lead this District. He knows our schools, understands our challenges, has earned the trust of employees and school communities, and has already demonstrated his ability to lead with integrity, transparency, and a relentless focus on students.”
Following the FBI raid of Carvalho’s home and district offices this past February, the LAUSD Board of Education received a resignation letter from the former superintendent. LAUSD placed Carvalho on paid leave as the FBI investigated a school district contract with AllHere, an AI chatbot used to assist students in improving their academics.
“I leave grateful — to our students and families, whose protection we prioritized, for trusting us, to our exceptional and hard-working teachers, leaders, and staff at every level for their tireless dedication, to our valued partners, and to the community for the privilege of serving,” Carvalho said in a letter released Sunday. “The successes we have achieved belong to you. I will miss all of you and will continue to pray for the success, health, and wellbeing of every student and family in our District.”
Carvalho has yet to be charged with any crimes. The investigation into the AI company is ongoing.