Which of the following is NOT a potential reason why children in poverty earn lower grades in school?
a) their neighborhood schools are more likely to focus on science and math
b) they are more likely to have poorer nutrition
c) they are less likely to have computers in the home
d) overcrowding may cause them to have less space to complete homework
Answer: a
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