SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Summary of Restricted Cash) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Short-term restricted cash	$ 1,383	$ 2,865	$ 3,013
Long-term restricted cash	9,564	9,353	$ 10,650
Total restricted cash	10,947	$ 12,218
Certificates of Deposit
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Total restricted cash	$ 4,400