To understand education censorship, it is essential to trace the development from past to present, particularly in relation to the trends of progressive scholarship, beyond a neoliberal focus. This includes an examination of paradigm shifts, identity politics, and Critical Race Theory (CRT). Central to this evolution is the shift from a colorblind worldview to the academic development of colorblind racism. Progressive concepts are also reviewed, including white privilege, white supremacist cultural values, white fragility, anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the philosophical shifts from equality to equity.