The Bangor Daily News – Lauren Abbate 
Like every child, the reasons families choose to homeschool their children are unique. But regardless of the motivation behind wanting to homeschool, the common thread behind homeschooling students is serving the needs of the individual child. “The one reason that stands out really is the child,” Kathy Green, co-founder of Homeschoolers of Maine, said. “Parents are concerned about their kids, that’s the bottom line, and that’s what drives parents to make a different [education] choice.” In Maine, about 5,400 children are homeschooled by a parent or guardian, according to the latest statistics from the Maine Department of Education. Over the last 10 years, the state has seen a steady increase from year to year on the number of children who are homeschooled. (more)