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The Bright Futures Foundation (renamed Avenue Scholars Foundation in September 2010) was organized in January 2008 with a pledge to support students of talent and financial need through higher education and into the workforce.  Chaired by Omaha philanthropist Walter Scott, the Board of Directors hired Dr. Ken Bird, former Westside Community Schools Superintendent, as the Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Bird began his work in June 2008.


The Avenue Scholars program is designed to provide intrusive support for students of talent and need through high school, college, and into the workforce. Starting in the fall of 2009, Avenue Scholars began serving 174 students in three area high schools and Metro Community College.  Avenue Scholars is currently serving approximately 475 students in seven Omaha area high schools, Metro Community College, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.


Our current Avenue Scholars continue to make us proud. We look forward to celebrating a 96% (or higher) graduation rate for our senior class.  Avenue Scholars in our high school and community college programs continue to do exceptionally well in our academic programs and experience new success in many facets of their lives. 

 

Kenneth M. Bird, Ed.D.
President/CEO
Avenue Scholars Foundation

 

 

"Our mission is to ensure careers for students of hope and need through education and supportive relationships."