Back to School 2025: Tech that can detect shootings, concerns over AI, heart problems and screen time, plus where cell phones are banned in class

BONUS: National math and reading test scores hit new low, according to data

It's time now for Ask An Expert. Every weekday at 9:20 AM on KCBS we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. Today, we have reached a new low for national test scores in math and reading. New federal data tells us only a third of high school seniors are ready for college-level math and reading work, the latest in a decline that began long before the COVID-19 pandemic. To help us break down the troubling results of the the Nation's Report Card, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Dr. Matthew Soldner, acting director of the Institute of Education Sciences, the research and data branch of the Education Department. He's also the commissioner of the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images

Back to School 2025: Tech that can detect shootings, concerns over AI, heart problems and screen time, plus where cell phones are banned in class

Labor Day is over, which means it's officially back to school for all of America. Here, we dive into the latest in topics, including tech that can save lives ... and shorten lifespans. Plus, how much help with homework is okay and how to teach your kids about AI.

Where were the sirens? Questions rise in devastating Texas floods as hope wanes for more survivors

At least 89 people are dead in Texas after flash floods tore through over July 4th, wreaking havoc in the region and killing girls at a popular summer camp. Get the latest updates and insight from Texas leaders and reporters on the ground for KRLD Radio in Dallas, Texas.

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Episode for the 'Wealth in Rentals' podcast hosted by Leah & Michael Slaughter for April 22, 2023.

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Episode for the 'Wealth in Rentals' podcast hosted by Leah & Michael Slaughter for April 15, 2023.