Much of the discourse about family-school relationships tends to focus on the role of teachers, but of crucial importance is the tone school leaders set for these relationships. I was reminded of this a couple of weeks ago when my daughter’s elementary school principal sent out an email announcing the upcoming observance of the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action (which begins today). As a Black parent, I felt thankful for our school’s continued commitment to anti-racism, and as a scholar of family-school relationships, I was immediately struck by the numerous powerful declarations it makes, while also communicating openness to further conversations:…