Statement from UNITE-LA on the Resignation of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2026

STATEMENT FROM UNITE-LA ON THE RESIGNATION OF LAUSD SUPERINTENDENT ALBERTO CARVALHO

LOS ANGELES – The following is a statement on the resignation of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Carvalho also serves as a UNITE-LA board member.

"UNITE-LA was proud to be co-founded by the Los Angeles Unified School District nearly three decades ago, and that founding partnership remains central to everything we do. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has been a valued member of UNITE-LA's Board of Directors, and we thank him for his service, his leadership and his partnership with our organization and the broader cradle-through-career community we serve," noted Alysia Bell, President, UNITE-LA.

"As LAUSD enters its next chapter of leadership, UNITE-LA remains steadfast in our shared mission of ensuring every student has access to the pathways, opportunities and support needed to thrive. We look forward to continued collaboration with the District's leadership team and Board of Education to advance equitable economic mobility and strengthen Los Angeles' future workforce," Bell concluded.

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About UNITE-LA
For 28 years, UNITE-LA has championed equitable, economic mobility via cradle-though-career education and workforce development efforts that strengthen systems, policies and high-quality education and career pathways. UNITE-LA serves as an intermediary, collaborating with key stakeholders—including educators, employers, policymakers and community leaders—to ensure all individuals, especially those facing systemic barriers, have opportunities to thrive. Co-founded by the City of Los Angeles, L.A. Unified School District and L.A. Community College District, UNITE-LA is grounded in the region with state and national partnerships extending its impact throughout California and the U.S. Learn more at www.unitela.com.