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IDEA executive excited about new year
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points A new campus, IDEA Henry Academy and College Preparatory, recently opened and has enrolled over 1,000 students. The organization is serving around 3,000 students from the region.
Erica Matamoros, Deputy Executive Director for the Permian Basin, expressed pride in the demand for IDEA Public Schools' services. The organization is serving around 3,000 students from the region. A new campus, IDEA Henry Academy and College Preparatory, recently opened and has enrolled over 1,000 students.
The campus has multiple principals and an assistant principal of operations. Systems are being monitored and services are being expedited to ensure a smooth experience. Parents are being welcomed to the campuses.
Further details about IDEA Public Schools and their operations are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 22, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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