Sticks around a classroom? (6)

I believe the answer is:

rulers

(Other definitions for rulers that I've seen before include "Sovereigns etc" , "Drawing sticks or monarchs" , "they must not be crooked" , "Straight sticks for governors" , "Drawing sticks or sovereigns" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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