Gun violence prevention: The Miami-Dade coalition Together for Children announces that it has $14 million available for youth gun violence prevention programs. The coalition includes the Miami-Dade County School District, the Children's Trust, Miami-Dade County, the Office of the State Attorney and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In the past 10 years, at least 19 children under the age of 13 have been killed by guns, and the coalition has identified 2,000 others who are at risk. Miami Herald. An 18-year-old Homestead High School student is shot in the face as she was walking to her school bus stop. Jennavi Small, 18, suffered a broken orbital bone and could lose her right eye. Her ex-boyfriend, Darius Chaney, 19, was arrested. Miami Herald.

Bill for charter students: A bill is filed that would allow charter school students to take part in extracurricular activities at private schools. The bill filed by Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Naples, would expand on the law that already allows charter students to participate in extracurricular activities at public schools. News Service of Florida.

Norovirus outbreak: The Viera Charter School closes today, a day earlier than scheduled due to an outbreak of Norovirus that has sickened more than 40 children and kept 400 away from school this week. Florida Today.

School boundaries: The Pasco County School Board tentatively approves new school boundaries. Three zones were changed to ease overcrowding. Two of the plans drew opposition, and Superintendent Kurt Browning's decision to replace the recommendations of a zoning advisory committee with his own also drew criticism. Another hearing will be held Jan. 17. Gradebook. WFLA.

Teachers honored: The St. Johns School District announces nominees for teacher of the year and rookie teacher of the year. The winners will be announced Jan. 23. Florida NewsLine. The Clay County School District announces nominees for teacher of the year and school-related employee of the year from each of the district's 41 schools. The winners will be announced Jan. 24. Florida Times-Union. (more…)