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politics-california17 days ago•21 min saved

California Reassesses Chávez Names as Schools and County Move to Farmworkers Day Amid Controversies

California news today centers on rethinking public commemorations of César Chávez: LAUSD votes to rename two César Chávez Academies and remove Chávez murals by fall 2026, while designating Farm Workers Day on calendars; Los Angeles County votes to rename the Chávez holiday as Farmworkers Day and to inventory and remove Chávez names from county assets. Separately, California sues the federal government to block a Defense Production Act order to restart an offshore oil operation, arguing it oversteps state authority, and USC cancels a gubernatorial debate amid criticism over candidate inclusion and debate criteria.

via LAist|

#california-politics #cesar-chavez #energy-policy

education1 month ago•2 min saved

Family sues LAUSD after 12-year-old’s death tied to school bullying

Family of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta filed a legal claim against Los Angeles Unified School District after a February 17 fight at Reseda Charter High School left her with traumatic brain injuries and death on February 25. The parents say they had reported multiple bullying incidents beforehand, and a video of the incident was shown by the family’s attorney. LAUSD did not comment on pending litigation, while LAPD continues to investigate the death as a homicide.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#bullying #education #lausd

education1 month ago•14 min saved

LAUSD chief denies misconduct, seeks reinstatement amid federal probe

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho denies any wrongdoing and asks to be reinstated as a federal investigation into the district continues.

via AP News|

#alberto-carvalho #education #federal-probe

education1 month ago•9 min saved

LAUSD Denies Locke High Charter Amid FBI Probe Looms Over District

At its first public meeting since FBI raids connected to a failed AI contract, LAUSD denied Green Dot Locke High’s charter renewal (4–3), approved four smaller-union contracts, and moved to avoid vendors tied to immigration enforcement; Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, on paid leave, reiterated his innocence as acting superintendent Andres Chait ran the meeting.

via Los Angeles Times|

#education #fbi-raid #green-dot-public-schools

education1 month ago•6 min saved

FBI raids prompt paid admin leave for LAUSD superintendent

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has been placed on paid administrative leave after the FBI raided his home and the district’s offices; the school board unanimously voted to appoint Andres Chait as acting superintendent while authorities continue an investigation, with officials saying the district is cooperating and discussing no specifics at this time.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#administrative-leave #alberto-carvalho #andres-chait

local1 month ago•2 min saved

LAPD Launches Homicide Probe After Reseda High Student’s Death Linked to Bullying

A 12-year-old student, Khimberly Zavaleta, died after a head injury allegedly caused by a peer during a bullying incident at Reseda High School; the LAPD has opened a homicide investigation, as students protested and the district offered counseling and support for those affected.

via NBC News|

#bullying #homicide-investigation #khimberly-zavaleta

education1 month ago•16 min saved

LAUSD chief sidelined on paid leave amid federal investigation

Los Angeles Unified School District announced that superintendent Alberto Carvalho has been placed on paid leave as federal investigators examine the district’s leadership; the probe’s specifics haven’t been disclosed publicly.

via AP News|

#alberto-carvalho #education #federal-probe

education1 month ago•5 min saved

LAUSD chief sidelined amid FBI searches and probe into district tech tool

The Los Angeles Unified School District board unanimously voted to place Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on paid administrative leave while an investigation proceeds after federal agents executed court-authorized searches of his home and district offices; acting superintendent Andres Chait was named to lead the district, and the probe appears connected to the district’s AllHere AI project, though authorities have not confirmed any link to the tool amid ongoing financial strains and union pressure.

via LAist|

#alberto-carvalho #allhere #andres-chait

education1 month ago•3 min saved

LAUSD superintendent put on paid leave during federal probe

The Los Angeles Unified School District placed Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on paid leave after the FBI executed search warrants at his home and the district headquarters; authorities have not disclosed the nature of the investigation, and Carvalho has not been accused of wrongdoing. Interim chief Andres Chait will lead the district during the inquiry, which LAUSD says it is cooperating with. The case is tied, in broader context, to a Miami-area property linked to Debra Kerr, a former AllHere associate connected to a $3 million AI chatbot deal that the district later dropped, with AllHere founder Joanna Smith-Griffin later charged with securities and wire fraud.

via PBS|

#education #fbi #investigation

crime-and-justice1 month ago•212 min saved

LAUSD Chief Put on Paid Leave as FBI Probes District and EdTech Deal

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho was placed on paid leave as federal authorities investigate the district, with the FBI executing search warrants at his home and at district headquarters. Interim operations chief Andres Chait will run the district while Carvalho is away. The probe reportedly centers on a 2024 deal with AllHere, an education-technology company tied to an AI chatbot project LAUSD paid about $3 million for before ending the contract; AllHere’s founder has been indicted, and a Florida property linked to the case was searched. Carvalho has said he had no personal involvement in selecting AllHere, and LAUSD says it is cooperating with investigators.

via CNN|

#alberto-carvalho #allhere #crime-and-justice

education1 month ago•5 min saved

LAUSD Chief Placed on Leave as FBI Probes AI Chatbot Deal

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho was placed on indefinite administrative leave after FBI raids tied to a federal probe into AllHere, the defunct AI chatbot project the district rolled out in 2024. Acting superintendent Andres Chait was named to fill the role; Carvalho is not charged, but sources describe him as a target of the investigation. The probe also involves Debra Kerr, an associate linked to AllHere, who has not been charged. The board moved quickly, left room for Carvalho’s return, and the district continues to navigate fallout from the bot project amid broader school-reform efforts.

via Los Angeles Times|

#ai-chatbot #allhere #carvalho

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

FBI raids cast doubt on LAUSD leadership’s future

LA Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s job is in limbo after FBI searches of his home and district office as part of a secret criminal probe tied to the now-defunct AllHere startup. The school board met in an emergency session and did not decide Carvalho’s fate, planning to reconvene as investigators press on; the case also involves a consultant linked to AllHere, and comes amid ongoing governance and policy concerns despite the district’s post-pandemic gains.

via Politico|

#allhere #carvalho #education-policy

education1 month ago•6 min saved

FBI Raids Expand Probe Into LAUSD Ed AI Deal

Federal agents raided LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home and district office and Debra Kerr’s home as part of a widening FBI probe into the AllHere-built Ed AI chatbot deal, a project that collapsed into bankruptcy. Kerr claims AllHere owes her $630,000, and while AllHere’s founder has been indicted, Carvalho and Kerr have not been charged. The district says it was not financially harmed, though the contract’s finances and bidding process are under scrutiny as the investigation centers on the failed deal and related financial issues.

via Los Angeles Times|

#alberto-carvalho #allhere #ed-ai-chatbot

education1 month ago•14 min saved

FBI raids LAUSD superintendent Carvalho's home and office in ongoing probe

The FBI is conducting court‑authorized raids on Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home and office; authorities have offered no comment and the affidavits remain sealed, with the exact nature of the investigation undisclosed. The timing coincides with LAUSD's recent bond approvals, layoffs, and a Prop 28 funding lawsuit against the district, which it has denied.

via deadline.com|

#alberto-carvalho #education #fbi

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Federal raid targets LAUSD superintendent and district headquarters

Federal agents executed a court-authorized search at LAUSD’s downtown headquarters and at Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home; the Justice Department has not disclosed the reason for the investigation, and the district says it is cooperating while the underlying affidavit remains sealed. There is no confirmed link to prior disputes with the Trump administration, and officials provided limited details as the inquiry proceeds.

via LAist|

#alberto-carvalho #doj #fbi