In another step forward, the Philadelphia School District has added LGBT History Month (October) to the other culturally significant items included in a student calendar which will be sent home with all students (Philly Inquirer)

Noting that October is Gay and Lesbian History Month is an attempt to be inclusive and is no different from recognizing months devoted to the history or heritage of African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians, said Cecilia Cummings, a spokeswoman for the district.

"The school district maintains and upholds Policy 102, which is a multiracial, multicultural gender-education policy," she said. "Basically, it's a policy intent on fostering knowledge and respect for people of all races, ethnic groups, social classes, genders, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations."

Some parents are up in arms.  Shocker!  Nicola Rucker thinks her son shouldn't be learning about this "stuff" until he's old enough to come ask her about it.  He's 9 years old.  He's old enough to ask.  The problem isn't the questions he'll be asking, but the answers she'll be giving.  She throws out the tired old arguement that sexual orientation is a preference.  So it will be very interesting for her to explain to her 9 year old why Mommy chose to be a breeder instead of a dyke.