JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One Spark is not just helping local businesses and artists; companion event Ed Spark is helping kids and teachers.
From colorful props to live animals like Snowy the bunny, there's something for everyone at Ed Spark. The goal is to get Jacksonville thinking creatively about education.
Thirty creators are housed in one venue and there are plenty of excited kids involved.
"Ed Spark" is short for Education Spark. It's put on by The Schultz Center and already is getting a lot of buzz.
"We were the first curated themed venue of One Spark and this year there are 15 to 16 curated venues. It's a really good idea that works," said organizer Deborah Gianoulis.
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Action News took a tour through the Times-Union Center to see the best and brightest ideas. From juggling to interactive smart boards -- you name it, it was there. The goal of creators is to get their idea voted for and ultimately funded.
Take Leonard Pool. He and his wife are launching the Oxford Preparatory Academy.
"We have a son that's ADHD and it was a nightmare to try and find the perfect school that would teach him the way he learns ... so we came up with our creation," Pool said.
Here, it's all about innovation, who can grab the most attention and get people to back them.
It's a brilliant concept Pool says he's grateful for.
"Marketing is so hard nowadays, but One Spark and their amazing social media makes it so much easier for us," Pool said.
It's not just about books. Saturday is wellness day at Ed Spark. Families will be able to come out on the lawn next to the Times-Union Center and enjoy some healthy, nutritious snacks as well as exercise and dance.
One Spark is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Saturday. The closing ceremony is on Sunday.
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