"Principal autonomy" means that the principal of a school has the power and freedom to make important decisions about how the school is run without too much interference from others. Full definition
Three districts must select three D or F schools to participate in a three year turnaround program, giving principals autonomy over budget, staffing and resource decisions. (fundeducationnow.org)
Giving parents a choice but not giving principals the autonomy necessary to improve their schools would elicit only frustration and pain on all sides. (educationnext.org)
Others argue they will undermine principal autonomy and lack the understanding of each school environment necessary to fairly assess teachers. (schoolleadership20.com)