iZone and Michael Bloomberg have/had a generic relationship

Project iZone
Supporter Michael Bloomberg
Start Date 2010-00-00
Notes Political Commitment Fair The iZone had strong political commitment from Joel Klein, its sponsor and key advocate, and Mayor Bloomberg. However, there were risks that its continued support would be jeopardised by changes in leadership and by a lack of commitment within NYCDOE. Within a year of the launch, Joel Klein left, as did his deputy, John White, who had been the driving force behind the innovation strategy. In 2014, for example, there was a great deal of administrative turmoil in the iZone’s leadership and staffing. “Earlier this year, iZone CEO Andrea Coleman ... stepped down to join Bloomberg Philanthropies ... Last month, three more top iZone directors left the education department: Steven Hodas, Megan Roberts, and Seth Schoenfeld. Since January, the iZone has shed 10 staffers — or more than a quarter of its employees — though officials said many will be replaced.” [3] There was a shift in focus within NYCDOE towards other programmes, such as PROSE.
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