New learning goals, layoffs and no Carvalho. L.A. school board charts a new course
Key takeaways
- Alberto Carvalho, the Los Angeles school board unanimously approved a $20.6 billion budget that includes more than 1,000 layoffs and a four-year strategic plan with precise goals for student achievement.
- Andres Chait — with major policy and personnel moves that appear to cement Chait’s ongoing leadership role.
- The board has not yet publicly announced how they will proceed to replace Carvalho — or whether Chait will be permanently appointed.
The LA skyline reflected in the windows of the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters in Los Angeles. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times) June 23, 2026 5:37 PM PT 6 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Two days after the resignation of Supt. Alberto Carvalho, the Los Angeles school board unanimously approved a $20.6 billion budget that includes more than 1,000 layoffs and a four-year strategic plan with precise goals for student achievement.
The meeting was presided over by Acting Supt. Andres Chait — with major policy and personnel moves that appear to cement Chait’s ongoing leadership role.