Carly Manion

Biography

2004-2010: Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology in Education with Specialization in Comparative, International and Development Education), Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (OISE) Thesis title: Girls’ Education as a Means or End of Development? A Case Study of Gender and Education Policy Knowledge and Action in The Gambia Supervisor: Dr. Karen Mundy (OISE) Thesis committee: Dr. Sandra Acker & Dr. Ruth Hayhoe (OISE) External Examiner: Dr. Elaine Unterhalter (Institute of Education/ University of London) 2004-2010: Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology in Education with Specialization in Comparative, International and Development Education), Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (OISE) Thesis title: Girls’ Education as a Means or End of Development? A Case Study of Gender and Education Policy Knowledge and Action in The Gambia Supervisor: Dr. Karen Mundy (OISE) Thesis committee: Dr. Sandra Acker & Dr. Ruth Hayhoe (OISE) External Examiner: Dr. Elaine Unterhalter (Institute of Education/ University of London)

Research Interest

With extensive professional experience in East and West Africa as well as North America, Carly's research interests include equity and social justice, gender and education, civil society, social movements, public policy, school improvement, teacher development, the politics of education, and educational multilateralism and governance. Dr. Manion’s research has been supported by a variety of agencies and organizations, including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the International Development Research Centre of Canada, the Canadian International Development Agency (now Global Affairs Canada), and she has provided contract services, including educational program development and evaluation for such groups as the Aga Khan Foundation, Canada, UNESCO, UNICEF, British Council, the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative, the Hewlett Foundation, and Open Society Foundation.