Our Impact at a Glance
Since 2016, Iconoclast Artists has brought free creative writing and poetry programs to middle and high school students across Houston and Galveston. Here’s what that work adds up to.
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Students Served
Over 9,000
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Families Engaged
1000+
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Published Student Authors
551
How Students Grow
Over the school year, we measure progress with pre- and post-assessments, literacy benchmarks, behavioral data, student surveys, classroom observations, and administrator feedback.
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Classwork Completion
Rose from 33% to 65%
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Emotional challenges
Dropped from 31% to 10%
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Students reporting worry or nervousness
Dropped from 52% to 20%
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Self-awareness
Increased by 20%
What school administrators and teachers report
- Improved reading, writing, and vocabulary
- Higher student attendance
- Fewer disciplinary incidents
- Greater classroom participation
- Increased collaboration among peers
- Greater confidence and willingness to share writing
And a thousand times risen with the sparkle in my eyes
never ceasing to shine when I am left in the dark
—Jessica Recinos, from “18,” THEY SAY, 2022
Annual Report
For a full look at our programs, finances, and results, download our latest annual report.
