Getting a college degree is no longer the only—or smartest—way to invest in human capital. Those who think more broadly will prosper in the years ahead, writes columnist Greg Ip. Plus, experts weigh in on how to get better returns, from early childhood to on-the-job training.

Greg Ip and Benoit Morenne

“Freakonomics” co-author Steven Levitt and other reformers are pushing for more equitable curriculum that better equips students for a data-driven world.

Yoree Koh

WSJ readers offer predictions and suggestions for how higher education will change, from perfecting remote classes to new revenue models for schools.

Taylor Nakagawa