Summary
FBI agents searched the home of Los Angeles schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho as part of a federal investigation. The search included the headquarters of the Los Angeles Unified School District and a location near Miami. Authorities have not disclosed the investigation's subject.
Key Facts
- The FBI searched Alberto Carvalho's home, who is the superintendent of Los Angeles schools.
- The search also involved the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters and a site near Miami.
- Carvalho previously led Miami-Dade County Public Schools before joining Los Angeles.
- Carvalho has worked to improve graduation rates and academics in major U.S. school districts.
- He moved to the U.S. from Portugal at age 17 and has a background in science education.
- In 2021, he became the superintendent of Los Angeles schools amid challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Carvalho has been a critic of immigration enforcement near schools due to his immigrant background.
- He faced past controversies, including a questioned donation and inappropriate email exchanges.
