Research
Youth Policy Research
Students investigate real public issues, weigh evidence, and share clear policy findings.
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Student-led civic learning
Compass Civics
A separate home for youth policy research, civic dialogue, leadership projects, and mentorship in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Compass at a glance
- 4
- core programs
- 501(c)(3)
- nonprofit
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Student-led and community focused
Four ways to take part
Programs built for civic action
Each program gives young people a practical way to study public issues, work with others, and serve their community.
Dialogue
CRACE
A space for respectful civic reasoning, conversation, and engagement across differences.
Leadership
Spearhead Initiative
Student-led projects turn civic ideas into focused action with visible community results.
Mentorship
Primary School Mentorship
Young civic leaders help younger students build confidence, curiosity, and civic knowledge.
Fellow toolkit
Policy Brief Builder
The guided workspace for YPRP fellows. Walk through every step of a professional policy brief — research the issue, weigh the evidence, compare options, and state your recommendation — then print a clean document to present to community leaders.
What it guides you through
- 1Name your brief & the issue
- 2Lay out the evidence
- 3Compare policy options
- 4Write your recommendation
- Print / save as a professional PDF
Separate partnership area
Shared work, clearly separated
Compass Civics curriculum projects and partnership materials live here—not inside the PLC teacher tools. This keeps each project’s purpose and audience clear.
Partnership workspace
A private area can hold shared curriculum drafts, reviews, invitations, and approved agreements.
Sign In to Open the WorkspaceAny payment or legal agreement should be reviewed by a licensed attorney before use, especially when students may take part.