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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2026
Aug. 31, 2025
Aug. 31, 2024
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation $ 23,339 $ 18,812 $ 17,293
Restricted stock awards      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation 15,167 13,629 12,128
Restricted stock units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation 5,363 4,671 4,501
Performance stock units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation $ 2,809 $ 512 $ 664