Manon Pesle

Manon Pesle is a Lecturer in Educational Sciences at Jean Monnet University Saint-Étienne and currently serves as Head of the Master's program in Educational Sciences, specializing in 'Coordination and Implementation of Childhood and Youth Projects and Systems'. She holds a PhD in Political Science from Grenoble Alpes University (2016), focusing on the governance of educational policies in metropolitan areas. Her research explores the intersection of public administration, educational policies, and social inequalities, emphasizing ethnographic methodologies and the role of middle managers in policy implementation.

• Education: PhD in Political Science (2016), IEP Grenoble; MA and BA in Political Science/Sociology

Her work centers on how technical and normative instruments shape educational policies, particularly in local authorities and associations. Key themes include the politicization of policy processes, governance structures in metropolitan education systems, and the impact of bureaucratic practices on social equity. She has led research projects on policy partnerships, youth policy innovation, and the transformation of education populares. Recent contributions include analyzing the challenges faced by youth workers and the evolving role of third-sector spaces (tiers-lieux) in civic engagement.

Her publications span journals like Politiques et Management Public and Les Sciences de l'Éducation, with a focus on linking institutional practices to broader sociopolitical dynamics. She actively organizes academic events, such as the 2020 colloquium on youth well-being and the 2018 conference on educational partnerships. Current projects investigate the management of social policies in associations and the historical legacy of popular education in urban contexts.