How did the introduction of the “color blind ideal” to American education “effectively silence or at least mystify the race concept” (Burkholder 2011)? What are some of the ways classroom curriculum changed in response to broader political developments in the United States?

How did the introduction of the “color blind ideal” to American education “effectively silence or at least mystify the race concept” (Burkholder 2011)? What are some of the ways classroom curriculum changed in response to broader political developments in the United States? Be specific and use examples from the text.