Foot-long classroom tool (5)

I believe the answer is:

ruler

(Other definitions for ruler that I've seen before include "Drawing stick or monarch" , "Chief" , "Head of state" , "Queen maybe" , "Person commanding" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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