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Los Angeles Unified
Coverage of Los Angeles Unified in the Nexus archive.
Alberto Carvalhoperson1FBIorganization1AI chatbot contracttopic1Andrés Chaitperson1CalMattersorganization1Los Angeles Timesorganization1Families In Schoolsorganization1Chalkbeatorganization1Learning Policy Instituteorganization1Broward County Public Schoolsorganization1Michael Griffithperson1Howard Hepburnperson1enrollment declinetopic1healthcare coststopic1GLP-1 weight loss medicationstopic1
- L.A, Unified superintendent resigns amid FBI probe into chatbot contract
Los Angeles Unified superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI probe into an AI chatbot contract he promoted. The district stated acting superintendent Andrés Chait will lead until a successor is chosen, while Carvalho denied wrongdoing.
- School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s what’s driving the cuts.
School districts nationwide are facing budget cuts due to declining enrollment, rising healthcare costs linked to GLP-1 weight loss medications, and other financial pressures. Over half of the 50 largest districts are poised to cut staff, programs, or services, with examples like Broward County Public Schools reducing 1,000 staff positions and closing six schools.