So many music schools focus on teaching classical music theory.  And while I think that experience gave me good intuition for that kind of voice leading, I wonder if I would have been better off learning voice leading and harmony from music of the 20th century.  What is your opinion on how music schools teach harmony?
i didn't know that was how they teach it, but, a good way i would recommend is just learn all the songs you know and love. you probably can't go wrong with that