Reporter
Megan Tagami
Megan Tagami is a reporter covering education for Honolulu Civil Beat.
Megan earned her degree in political science and public affairs from UCLA, where she wrote for the school paper, the Daily Bruin.
Megan previously interned for the Wall Street Journal and CalMatters, covering K-12 and higher education. She also was an intern for Civil Beat.
Megan was born and raised in Honolulu. In her free time, she is out looking for a good cup of coffee or finding new hiking trails with her cousin.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Artificial Intelligence Is Here To Stay. Are Hawaiʻi Schools Ready?
From preschoolers to high school seniors, Hawaiʻi students share how artificial intelligence is shaping their learning and plans for the future.
Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2026
Summer Fun: How Long Is The Waitlist In Your Neighborhood?
Summer programs in Honolulu face high demand, while some sites in Leeward and Central Oʻahu still have open spots two weeks into the registration period.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Waiʻanae Grads Go Big, But Hawaiʻi Celebrations Could Soon Shrink
The state is expected to see the largest drop in high school graduates in the nation.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Teachers Win Raises, But Some Schools Are Still Crumbling
Teachers say lawmakers made significant progress boosting educator morale and retention this session, but debates about campus repairs and construction are ongoing.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Candidate Faced Little Vetting For Charter School Board
The Hawaiʻi education board reviews applications to the state charter school commission. Some school leaders say the process should be more rigorous.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Will Hawaiʻi Forfeit $5 Million For Teacher Apprenticeships?
State leaders say the program will improve teacher retention and recruitment by providing more mentorship and financial support to prospective educators.
Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2026
Power Has Been Out In These Oʻahu Classrooms For Months
A building at Kalāheo High School has faced a power outage since the fall. Families are advocating for more funding to repair the school’s electrical system.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Families Need Preschool. Who Will Fund It?
Families and advocates are wondering what the future of preschool could look like amid funding shortfalls and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s recent departure from office.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Teen Surfers Make Hawaiʻi History In First-Ever State Championship
Students and coaches had advocated for years for surfing to be recognized as an official high school sport.