America's second-largest school district under scrutiny
Los Angeles Unified has halted device issuance to the youngest students as a broader move to curb screen time. The district is rolling out a fall policy to limit device use, with benchmarks on higher grades, strict lunch/recess rules, and a review of ed-tech contracts. Critics and parents say the step reflects a national reckoning on classroom screens.
The independent coverage shows federal probes and funding threats target diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools and universities. The government has begun investigations and new restrictions are reshaping how districts deploy DEI initiatives that address racial inequities.
Alberto Carvalho has resigned as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District amid an ongoing FBI investigation linked to a collapsed education tech company. The resignation follows a four-month paid-leave period and a district facing a multibillion-dollar deficit, with Andres Chait acting as interim leader.