In the past, nativists opposed immigration, period. The sharp distinction between "legal" and "illegal" immigrants emerged fairly recently, according to immigration historian David Reimers, a professor of history at New York University. "Basically, by the mid-90s 'legal' immigration was no longer an issue," he says. "The hot-button issue became the undocumented immigrants." That makes immigration a powder keg for teachers. It's a deeply important part of American history, a part of nearly everyone's family legacy and present in almost every community. Many educators agree that concentrating on the power of personal stories helps students see how today's immigrants are not that different from those in the past. This article illustrates how teacher Dale Rosine's "Family Heritage" project connects students to their family backgrounds while promoting diversity and understanding in the classroom.