A decision by the Philadelphia school district to nix Gay & Lesbian History Month from its 2007-08 calendar was met with criticism by a national gay rights group. In a world where presidential candidates make appearances on lesbian and gay cable networks, "You're telling me it's too controversial for the School District of Philadelphia? Come on," said Kevin Jennings, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. "This is the world in which these kids live now. It's part of daily life," said Jennings, 44, a former high school history teacher. In an effort to be balanced, the district also removed calendar designations marking Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and others.