STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Other Information Related to Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Aug. 31, 2026 |
Aug. 31, 2025 |
Aug. 31, 2024 |
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| Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |||
| Remaining unrecognized compensation cost | $ 46,712 | $ 37,448 | $ 43,490 |
| Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years) | 2 years | 3 years | 3 years |