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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Other Information Related to Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2025 USD ($) item | Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] |  |  |
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost | $ | $ 37,448 | $ 43,490 | $ 15,386
Weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized (years) | 3 years | 3 years | 2 years
Number of previous equity incentive plans | item | 3 |  |

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