Read to the Final Four

Read to the Final Four is a literacy challenge aimed at creating a  lifelong love and interest in reading for third-grade students across the state of Arizona.

Created to support the NCAA’s commitment to education, Read to the Final Four was launched during the 2016 Men’s Final Four and has since made a lasting impact with thousands of students in several host cities across the nation having recorded over 121 Million minutes of reading!

The NCAA Men’s Final Four and the 2024 Men’s Final Four Host Committee teamed up to once again host Read to the Final Four to inspire and incentivize third graders to develop their reading abilities. Schools, teachers, and students participating in this tournament-style program had the chance to win fun prizes and compete to be named the Championship school.

CHAMPION CROWNED!

Hundreds of schools throughout Arizona participated in this year’s program, reading more than 20 million minutes between them. The top 68 schools were announced on Jan. 29 and entered a March Madness style bracket that culminated with the crowning of the championship school on Friday, April 5, the eve of the 2024 Men’s Final Four.

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Congratulations to Mary C. O’Brien Elementary School in Casa Grande, which was crowned the 2024 champion of Read to the Final Four, a statewide reading contest for Arizona third graders.

Mary C. O’Brien Elementary won the same competition in 2017, when Phoenix hosted its first Men’s Final Four – and third grade teacher Eileen Vasquez led the students both times.

Taurasi, Taylor Help Tip Off Read to the Final Four

October 19, 2023

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Giving Tuesday

November 28, 2023

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NCAA President Baker Reads to 3rd Graders

January 08, 2024

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Phoenix Mayor Helps Tip-Off Read to the Final Four Bracket

January 29, 2024

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Read to the Final Four Celebration

April 05, 2024

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Taurasi, Taylor Help Tip Off Read to the Final Four

Taurasi, Taylor Help Tip Off Read to the Final Four

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

NCAA President Baker Reads to 3rd Graders

NCAA President Baker Reads to 3rd Graders

Phoenix Mayor Helps Tip-Off Read to the Final Four Bracket

Phoenix Mayor Helps Tip-Off Read to the Final Four Bracket

Read to the Final Four Celebration

Read to the Final Four Celebration

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