Andres Chait
Coverage of Andres Chait in the Nexus archive.
- LAUSD Board Appoints Longtime Administrator Andres Chait as Next Superintendent
The LAUSD Board appointed Andres Chait as superintendent, replacing Alberto Carvalho, who resigned amid FBI investigations. Chait, a longtime district administrator, was previously acting superintendent and has served LAUSD for nearly three decades. The board cited confidence in his leadership and experience during the transition.
- Los Angeles Names a New Schools Superintendent After Scandal
Los Angeles has appointed a new schools superintendent following a scandal. Andres Chait, who began his career as an elementary teacher, has risen to the top position.
- LAUSD Board appoints longtime administrator Andres Chait as next superintendent
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board unanimously appointed Andres Chait, a longtime district administrator, as superintendent following Alberto Carvalho's resignation. Carvalho resigned days after FBI searches of his home and office, though he has not been charged with a crime. Chait, who has served in roles including chief of school operations, has been acting superintendent since Carvalho's resignation.
- Andres Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho's resignation
The L.A. school board selected Andres Chait to lead LAUSD three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned due to an FBI investigation.
- Andres Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho's resignation
The L.A. school board selected Andres Chait to lead LAUSD three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI investigation.
- Alberto Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent after four months on leave
Alberto Carvalho resigned as Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent four months after FBI agents searched his home and office. The district confirmed his resignation and appointed Andres Chait as acting superintendent. A federal investigation linked to a Florida home associated with a company contracted by LAUSD for an AI tool is ongoing.
- LAUSD's next budget: Will there be any way to stem pain to important programs?
The Los Angeles Unified School District faces a $1.3 billion deficit in 2027-28 and a $3.6 billion deficit in 2028-29, prompting consideration of cuts to equity programs like the Student Equity Needs Index and Black Student Achievement Plan, which could lead to thousands of layoffs. Community advocates argue these cuts contradict the district's commitment to equity, while district leaders claim fiscal stabilization is necessary to avoid depleting reserves.
- LAUSD acting superintendent Andres Chait’s decision on vile sex abuse case that rocked Los Angeles revealed
LAUSD acting superintendent Andres Chait made a decision to send a wrestling coach back to a high school, which resulted in the coach sexually assaulting nine students. The case has drawn significant attention due to its severity.