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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.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Loves Its Elementary Schools. That Changes With Time
The state’s elementary schools had the greatest number of students and teachers feeling safe and satisfied.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Niʻihau Language School At Risk Of Losing Kaua‘i Campus
Families say the school has played a critical role in preserving their cultural and linguistic ties to the Forbidden Isle for nearly two decades.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi’s Childcare Shortage Is One Of The Nation’s Worst
Hawaiʻi has one of the nation’s biggest shortages of licensed childcare programs, according to a national study.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Teachers Take Learning Outside In Summer Workshop
A workshop for Mānoa educators highlighted how schools can incorporate more games and outdoor activities to teach their students about the environment.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Robotics Teams Are Shrinking. Students Say They’re More Important Than Ever
Robotics programs are struggling to find the coaching and funding they need to survive as students and lawmakers search for unique solutions to sustain schools’ teams.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs
The Agribusiness Development Corp. is closing in on a $4.7 million land purchase in Wahiawā for a highly specialized facility to crack eggs.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Green Signals He May Veto Bill To Add $50M To Rainy Day Fund
The governor also approved the new state budget, and announced he may veto measures dealing with school closures and teacher licensing.
Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2026
Summer Fun: Pehea Ka Lōʻihi O Ka Papa Inoa Kūkali Ma Kou Kaiahome?
Nui lehulehu ka poʻe hoihoi i nā papahana kauwela o Honolulu, aia nō naʻe he mau hakahaka ma nā papahana ma ʻEwa a ma Kona he ʻelua pule ma hope o ka hoʻomaka ʻana o ka wā kākau inoa.
Courtesy: Karen de Brum
Lānaʻi School Relies On Temporary Power Lines For Years
The education department did not provide a timeframe for when Lānaʻi High and Elementary would receive permanent repairs to its electrical system.